Haack says that progress in the sciences is like progress on a crossword puzzle because
A) Everyone must work on it alone.
B) The answers are just a matter of opinion.
C) Getting one right answer makes it easier to get others.
D) Science is an abstract puzzle that doesn't connect to practical life.

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Haack uses the crossword puzzle analogy to illustrate how in science, like in a crossword puzzle, solving one part of the puzzle (or answering one question) can provide clues or evidence that helps solve other parts, leading to cumulative progress.

Haack Says That Progress in the Sciences Is Like Progress