The scientific method is a process by which scientists
A) prove theories to be known facts.
B) gain confidence in theories by failing to prove them wrong.
C) show all theories to be wrong.
D) test the ideas of Aristotle.
E) survey what the majority of people think about a theory.

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The scientific method involves testing hypotheses and theories to see if they can be disproven. If repeated attempts to disprove a theory fail, scientists gain confidence in its validity, but it is never proven as an absolute fact.

The Scientific Method Is a Process by Which Scientists