When Discussing the Concept of Replication, the Text Presents Research

Multiple Choice

When discussing the concept of replication, the text presents research related to psychics and paranormal abilities. Which of the following best summarizes the current state of this research and the attitude that science should have toward it?

A) As research techniques have gotten more sophisticated, there are a growing number of psychic abilities that have been shown to be reliable and valid and science should continue to investigate these phenomena.
B) Over 30 years of scientific research hasn't produced any solid evidence that supports the existence of paranormal phenomena so science shouldn't bother to continue studying them.
C) Over 30 years of scientific research hasn't produced any solid evidence that supports the existence of paranormal phenomenon but science should continue to examine these phenomena with an open-minded but skeptical attitude.
D) Researchers have consistently demonstrated valid and reliable paranormal phenomena in scientific settings but conservative critics have unfairly rejected these results.