Question

5 multiple choice 2 points joannes science teacher cautioned the class to be skeptical when learning about new scientific discoveries. why is it important to be skeptical about new discoveries in science? because many scientific discoveries are not based on facts because most scientific discoveries have no scientific value because most scientists make errors when formulating scientific discoveries because all scientific discoveries must be examined critically before they can be accepted

Explanation:

Skepticism in science means questioning and critically evaluating new discoveries. Scientific knowledge is built on evidence and rigorous testing. Just because something is presented as a "discovery" doesn't mean it's valid. Critical examination helps filter out incorrect or unsubstantiated claims.

• The first option is incorrect because in science, discoveries should be based on facts, and if they aren't, skepticism helps identify that.
• The second option is wrong as most scientific discoveries have some scientific value (even if it's small or needs refinement).
• The third option is an over - generalization; while scientists can make errors, it's not the main reason for skepticism. The process of peer - review and critical examination (which requires skepticism) helps correct errors.
• The fourth option is correct. In the scientific method, new ideas, theories, or discoveries go through a process of scrutiny (including experiments, peer - review etc.) which is based on a skeptical approach to ensure their validity before they are accepted into the body of scientific knowledge.

Answer:

because all scientific discoveries must be examined critically before they can be accepted