Why do scientists avoid saying that a hypothesis or theory is "proven"?

a. New data could falsify hypotheses or theories.
b. Scientists are worried about their reputations.
c. Only scientific laws and paradigms can be proven.
d. It takes too much work to "prove" something, so it rarely occurs in science.


Correct Answer: a

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