What does 'Scientific knowledge can withstand the test of time because accepted ideas in science become more reliable as they survive more tests.' This concept relates most closely to which scientific principle?

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The iterative and self-correcting nature of empirical testing.. "Scientific knowledge can withstand the test of time because accepted ideas in science become more reliable as they survive more tests. " This concept directly relates to the self-correcting nature of empirical testing, which is a core principle of scientific methodology.