Which among the following does not constitute the general methodology of science ?
Correct answer: D. Speculation
- A. Controlled observation
- B. Hypothesis formulation
- C. Analysis, generalization and prediction
- D. Speculation
Explanation
Scientific methodology relies on observation, hypothesis testing, analysis, generalization, and prediction. Speculation alone is unsupported conjecture and therefore does not constitute the general method of science.
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