Koertge tells us that when scientists typically structure their search by working within a metaphysical or theoretical framework that has proved fruitful in the past, utilizing a variety of heuristic principles, which they believe will lead them to the most plausible candidates to a solution to their problems, they are working within a ...
A) deterministic system.
B) stochastic system.
C) scientific research program.
D) normative and ethical program.

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Koertge is describing the process by which scientists structure their research, which he identifies as a "scientific research program." Option A (deterministic system) and B (stochastic system) do not accurately capture the nature of this process, and option D (normative and ethical program) is not mentioned in the passage.

Koertge Tells Us That When Scientists Typically Structure Their Search