Science requires that the subject matter be
A) qualitative.
B) naturalistic.
C) random and indeterminate.
D) orderly and lawful.

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Science relies on the assumption that natural phenomena follow consistent and predictable patterns, which can be described by laws and theories. Therefore, science requires that the subject matter be orderly and lawful. Qualitative and naturalistic observations can be useful in science, but they alone do not necessarily yield scientific knowledge. Randomness and indeterminacy can be studied scientifically, but again, only if patterns and regularities can be identified.

Science Requires That the Subject Matter Be