Question ID:PT66 S2 Q19 Passage:Social scientist: Since the body of thought known as Marxism claims to describe rigorously an inexorable historical movement toward the socialization of the means of production, it should be regarded as a scientific theory. Thus, certain interpreters, in taking Marxism as a political program aimed at radically transforming society, have misconstrued it.  Stem:The social scientist's conclusion follows logically if which one of the following is assumed?  Correct Answer Choice:DChoice A:The description that Marxism gives of certain historical phenomena in the economic sphere is as rigorous as it is claimed to be.  Choice B:The aims of science are incompatible with the aims of those who would seek to transform society by political means. Choice C:Only bodies of thought consisting purely of rigorous description are scientific theories.  Choice D:Scientific theories cannot be correctly interpreted to be, or to imply, political programs. Choice E:The means of production will inevitably become socialized regardless of any political programs designed to make that occur. 