Question

question 10 (6.25 points)
which development helped advance science during the scientific revolution?
a) sole reliance on religious texts
b) isolation of scholars from society
c) abandonment of experimentation
d) use of the scientific method to test ideas

Explanation:

The Scientific Revolution emphasized empirical evidence and systematic testing. The scientific method (observation, hypothesis, experimentation, conclusion) replaced dogmatic approaches. Sole reliance on religious texts (a) was challenged. Isolation (b) would hinder knowledge sharing. Abandoning experimentation (c) contradicts the era's focus. Using the scientific method (d) directly advanced science by validating ideas.

Answer:

d) Use of the scientific method to test ideas