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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