Skepticism in scientific research means:
a. acquiring knowledge by means of observation or experimentation.
b. refusing to accept empirical evidence.
c. believing a claim is true unless you have evidence that it is wrong.
d. treating conclusions, both new and old, with caution.
Answer: d
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