Which characteristic of scientific inquiry emphasizes that if an idea is falsified when it is tested, science is thereby advanced because this result will spur the development of new and better ideas?

A) Data play a central role.
B) Scientists are not alone.
C) Science is adversarial.
D) Scientific evidence is peer reviewed.

Scientific Inquiry

The process of using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and skeptical evaluation to investigate natural phenomena and acquire knowledge.

Falsified

Falsified refers to information or data that has been deliberately altered or fabricated to deceive.

Adversarial

Pertaining to or involving opposition or conflict, often used to describe a competitive or confrontational situation.