Question

question 10 of 10
which statement best describes the progress of science?
a. people rarely think old scientific ideas are correct.
b. once a scientist has an idea, it can never be changed.
c. scientific ideas are changed when better ones are found.
d. scientific ideas are hardly ever replaced with new ones.

Explanation:

Science is a dynamic field. As new evidence and better - formulated ideas emerge, older scientific concepts can be revised or replaced. Option A is incorrect because many old scientific ideas (like the laws of thermodynamics) are still considered correct. Option B is wrong as scientific ideas are constantly evolving; for example, the model of the atom has changed over time. Option D is also incorrect since scientific progress often involves replacing or improving old ideas. Option C aligns with the nature of scientific progress where better ideas lead to changes in existing scientific thought.

Answer:

C. Scientific ideas are changed when better ones are found.