Claims That Are Made on the Basis of Evidence That

question 6

Multiple Choice

Claims that are made on the basis of evidence that is designed to appear scientific,but which lack underlying scientific data,are referred to as

• A) fraud.
• B) pseudoscience.
• C) plagiarism.
• D) illusory correlations.

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Definitions:

Avoid

In legal terms, to nullify or declare a contract void and unenforceable, as if it never existed.

Reasonable Person

A legal standard used to determine how an average person would responsibly act in certain circumstances.

Duty

A legal or moral obligation to act or refrain from acting in a certain way.

Standard

A set of established criteria, guidelines, or definitions used to measure or compare the quality, quantity, or value of products, services, or practices.