Which best explains why openness is important to the progress of science?

It aids in the analysis of complicated numerical data.

It aids in understanding technical papers in academic journals.

It allows scientists to consider ideas that contradict their models or theories.

It allows scientists to design novel experiments that may be difficult to carry out.

It allows scientists to consider ideas that contradict their models or theories.

Explanation:

This is the only answer that makes the most sense. The Greeks once thought that the Sun revolved around the Earth, but because of openness science was able to progress and we know understand that the Earth goes around the Sun, not the other way around. New ideas and contradictions are how science is able to grow and be perfected.