Science is considered tentative for which of the following reasons?
A. Most scientists rely on logic to come to their conclusions.
B. New data will come along and change the interpretation of scientific studies.
C. Conclusions are based on intuition.
D. Observations are not objective ways to obtain information.
Answer: B
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