What Does the Term "Junk Science" Refer To

question 7

Multiple Choice

What does the term "junk science" refer to?

• A) fields such as astrology and phrenology
• B) a "battle of the experts" between two conflicting scientific expert witnesses
• C) expert witnesses using questionable methodologies to support preconceived opinions
• D) claims made by corporations based on unscientific research

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Definitions:

Callable

A term describing a financial security (such as a bond) that the issuer has the right to redeem before its maturity date, usually at a specified call price.

Mortgage Bonds

Debt securities secured by a mortgage on the issuer's property, prioritizing bondholder claims on assets in case of default.

IFRS

The International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that is globally used for preparing financial statements.

Convertible Notes

A type of short-term debt that converts into equity, usually in conjunction with a future financing round; often used by startups.