Which of the Following is NOT Part of the Hypothetico-Deductive

Question

Which of the following is NOT part of the hypothetico-deductive method of scientific investigation?
A) proving one's hypothesis
B) asking questions about the natural world
C) proposing explanations for phenomena in the natural world
D) designing experiments that enable one to test a hypothesis
E) conducting experiments and making observations

Accepted Answer

The hypothetico-deductive method involves formulating hypotheses, designing and conducting experiments to test these hypotheses, and making observations. However, it does not involve "proving" a hypothesis in the absolute sense, as scientific hypotheses can be supported or refuted but are rarely proven conclusively.