A student says, “I observed this once, so it must always be true” Whic

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1

A student says, “I observed this once, so it must always be true” Which scientific reasoning principle should the teacher emphasize?

A. One observation is always sufficient

B. Generalizations require adequate and systematic evidence

C. Personal experience is always superior to research

D. Scientific claims do not require evidence

Explanation

A single observation may generate a question or hypothesis, but reliable generalizations require sufficient evidence collected systematically.

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A student says, “I observed this once, so it must always be true” Which scientific reasoning principle should the teache...