According to the philosopher Hans Reichenbach, it is during the __________ stage of research that scientists formulate the ideas they pursue using the scientific method.
A) empirical
B) justification
C) discovery
D) final

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According to Reichenbach, the discovery stage is when scientists formulate their ideas or hypotheses, which they then subject to testing and verification through the empirical stage. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A (empirical) refers to the stage where scientists conduct experiments or gather data to test their hypotheses, option B (justification) is not a recognized stage in the scientific method, and option D (final) is too vague and does not accurately describe any specific stage in the scientific process.

According to the Philosopher Hans Reichenbach, It Is During the __________