Which of the following best describes the assumption of modern science called objectivity?
A) There are objects that must be studied.
B) The physical world can be studied without bias on the part of scientists.
C) The Earth is the center of the universe.
D) The material universe is basically unpredictable.

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Objectivity is the belief that the world as it actually is, independently of our beliefs, desires, and observations, can be studied without bias on the part of the scientist. It is an underlying assumption of all of modern science, but has been put into question by recent developments in the sciences, such as quantum mechanics.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Assumption of Modern