Question

question 6
1 pts
which one of these statements is correct?
○ scientific ideas are subjected to repeated testing.
○ in science, a hypotheses is an absolute truth.
○ science does not require observations that other people can confirm.
○ science can be used to prove or disprove the idea that deities or spirits cause earthquakes and other natural disasters.

Explanation:

• Scientific ideas rely on the scientific method, which includes repeated testing, peer review, and replication to validate or refine them.
• A hypothesis is a testable prediction, not an absolute truth; it is supported or rejected based on evidence.
• Science requires observable, repeatable evidence that others can confirm to ensure objectivity.
• Claims about deities/spirits causing disasters are supernatural and cannot be tested with scientific methods, so science cannot address them.

Answer:

A. Scientific ideas are subjected to repeated testing.