Which of the following statements best supports the idea that science strives for objectivity? a. scientists prefer to perform research in areas of science that are personally important to them. b. scientists perform experiments and investigations to gather data and evidence prior to making conclusions. c. data can come from any source. newspapers, television programs, and magazines are all reliable sources of information. d. data can be manipulated in order to support a specific conclusion or hypothesis.

B.  Scientists perform experiments and investigations to gather data and evidence prior to making conclusions.

Explanation:

A scientific objectivity can be define as methods, claims and results obtain by the scientists after implementing the appropriate methodology. The objectivity of the outcome can also be influenced by personal interests, community bias and manipulations. But it should be completely based upon the outcomes of scientific procedures.

On the basis of the above explanation, B.  Scientists perform experiments and investigations to gather data and evidence prior to making conclusions. is the correct option. As the procedures and results are liable to be questioned by the scientific community.

the answer would be c

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