The process of science $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

Question $1$ options:

a$)$

is a rigid methodology that must be precisely followed to ensure validity

b$)$

is a rough recipe for answering questions, but there are many iterative steps that need not be performed in a particular order

c$)$

is undertaken only by trained scientists in a controlled laboratory setting

d$)$

is how absolute truth can be uncovered