d. experimentation. 14. In science, a theory can be described according to all of the following qualities below, except which one? a. It is merely speculative. b. It is systematic. c. It is evidence-based. d. It can be broad or narrow in scope. 15. Bernie signed an informed consent form and got about halfway through the experiment when he started to feel uncomfortable. What is one of his rights as a research participant? a. He may request permission to withdraw from the study. b. He may withdraw from the study without penalty. c. He may withdraw from the study, with only a minor penalty. d. His rights will differ depending on where in the United States the study is run.