Chapter 1, Problem 12A

Why does science tend to be a ’self-correcting' way of knowing about things?

To determine

To Explain: Science tends to be a self-correcting way of knowing about things.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

The application and pursuit of understanding and knowledge of the social and natural world whichfollow a systematic method based on some evidence. The scientific method includes objective observation, data and measurements.

Science tends to be self-correcting means of getting knowledge about things as the theory or law depends on the observation of nature. Even if the discovery is not correct, itleads to a way ofcorrecting the error.