Someone Who Accepts Claims on the Basis of Supportive Scientific

question 192

Multiple Choice

Someone who accepts claims on the basis of supportive scientific evidence is a

• A)skeptic.
• B)cynic.
• C)rationalist.
• D)empiricist.

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Low-Income

A condition where an individual or family earns below a certain income threshold, often qualifying them for government assistance.

Developing Nations

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Extreme Poverty

The condition where individuals live below the minimum income level considered necessary to meet basic needs, often defined as living on less than $1.90 a day.

Poverty Rate

The percentage of the population with incomes below the official poverty income levels that are established by the federal government.