Based on the Scientific and Statistical Tests of Astrological Predictions

question 6

Multiple Choice

Based on the scientific and statistical tests of astrological predictions, which of the following statements is the most reasonable?

• A) astrology has passed every test with flying colors and scientists now agree that the positions of celestial objects are very important in determining our personalities and future
• B) astrology has not passed any clear scientific or statistical test and, as a result, most scientists are very doubtful that it can predict anything meaningful about our lives
• C) astrology has passed about half of the tests that have been devised for it, and it is very controversial; about half the scientists think it works, and the other half do not
• D) no one has ever tested astrology, so it is not possible to say whether it is a useful predictive tool
• E) because it was Ptolemy who wrote the books on which modern astrology is based, most scientists believe it must be correct, no matter what any tests reveal

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