The Scientific Revolution produced a new cosmology and a new methodology

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The Scientific Revolution produced a new cosmology where the universe was seen as a mechanism, and a new methodology where knowledge was based on observation, experimentation, and replication. This approach led to significant advancements in science and technology during the 16th and 17th centuries. Option A is incorrect because knowledge was no longer based solely on authority, as empirical evidence became essential. Option B is incorrect because the universe was seen as a mechanism, not an organism. Option C is partly correct, but it does not include the crucial aspect of replication in the scientific method.

The Scientific Revolution Produced a New Cosmology and a New