Tradition holds that the Buddha's ________ died soon after his birth.

A. aunt
B. father
C. mother
D. grandfather


Answer: C

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each of these is responsible for a 1 percent reduction in profits, which adds up to a total of 4 percent. Unable to account for the final 1 percent loss, the accountant attributes it to embezzlement by one of the employees. What method did the accountant use in drawing this conclusion? A) The method of agreement. B) The joint method of agreement and difference. C) The method of difference. D) The method of residues. E) The method of concomitant variation.

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Suppose I claim that cell phones cause tumors in your brain but refuse to run any tests to confirm my hypothesis, claiming that it's obvious that cell phones cause brain tumors because they emit signals and we hold them close to our heads, what mistake have I made?

A. I have made a claim that is not testable. B. I have ignored falsifying evidence. C. My language is too vague. D. I failed to conduct research. E. All of the answers are correct.

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The doctrine of the Trinity proclaims that God is, at the same time and without contradiction

one and plural.

a. True b. false

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Practicing Hindus must perform caste duty

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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