Statements of Authority Provide the Strongest Evidence in Scientific Discussions

Multiple Choice

Statements of authority provide the strongest evidence in scientific discussions when they are based on statements that are:

A) made by a person who has written a popular book or article on the subject.
B) consistent with what most people believe to be true about the subject.
C) consistent with findings from high-quality scientific research on the subject.
D) made by someone with personal experience related to the subject.