Intelligent Design Claims That Life Was Created by an Intelligent

question 18

Multiple Choice

Intelligent design claims that life was created by an intelligent entity, rather than evolving on Earth, and that proponents of evolutionary theory have not proven otherwise. The criterion for distinguishing science from pseudoscience being shown in this example is:

• A) not systematically checking the outcomes of predictions and showing a confirmatory bias.
• B) using low-quality evidence instead of supporting the claims with experiments and other higher-quality studies.
• C) failing to make an argument because they are using low-quality evidence to support their claims.
• D) incorrectly using general rules of reasoning such as arguing from possibility and reversing the burden of proof.

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Definitions:

Periodic LIFO

An inventory valuation method that uses the Last In, First Out principle during a set period, assuming the most recently acquired items are sold first.

Cost of Goods Sold

Costs directly associated with creating the products a company sells, including the expenses for materials and labor.

Purchases and Sales

Transactions involving the buying and selling of goods and services.

FIFO Perpetual

A method in the perpetual inventory system where the first items bought are the first to be sold, continuously updating inventory records.