"Science is self-correcting." This means:

A) science is incapable of producing mistaken beliefs if its studies are carefully done.
B) science only accepts what is true.
C) scientists correct their personal biases before engaging in scientific study.
D) science actively seeks to disprove its own theories and hypotheses.
E) scientists always proofread each other's work.


D) science actively seeks to disprove its own theories and hypotheses.

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How many muscles are in the human body?

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