Scientific Method of Acquiring Knowledge - Part 1

Which statement best represents the relationship between induction and deduction in science?

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1
Which statement best represents the relationship between induction and deduction in science?
Options
A. Science uses only induction
B. Science uses only deduction
C. Scientific inquiry can involve both induction for developing explanations and deduction for deriving testable predictions
D. Neither is relevant
Explanation
Scientific reasoning often moves between observations, hypotheses, theoretical explanations, predictions, and empirical tests.
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