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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The scientific method involves all of the following steps EXCEPT:
Options
A Formulating a testable hypothesis.
B Conducting experiments to gather data.
C Proving a hypothesis to be absolutely true.
Correct Answer
D Analyzing data and drawing conclusions.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Science does not 'prove' hypotheses absolutely true; rather, it supports or fails to falsify them. Hypotheses are accepted as consistent with evidence but remain subject to revision.

Hint

Science is tentative and self-correcting, not about absolute proof.

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