Scientists' epistemologies affect
A) their opinions about which theories are valid.
B) the kinds of research questions they believe are important.
C) the proper ways in which to interpret data.
D) all of the above

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Scientists' epistemologies, or their ideas about how knowledge is acquired and verified, play a role in their opinions about which theories are valid, the kinds of research questions they believe are important, and the proper ways in which to interpret data. Therefore, all of the above options are affected by scientists' epistemologies.

Scientists' Epistemologies Affect