Why do pseudoscientific theories not all fit in with one another?

A. They are products of individual human minds.
B. They cannot explain any observations.
C. They are not accepted by most scientists.
D. They do not incorporate observations about the natural world.


A

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constantly moving. When one plate rubs against another, the motion of the plates in that area is halted, and strain builds up. Eventually the edge of the plate cannot withstand the increasing strain, and it breaks. The resulting shudder is felt as an earthquake. A) Argument; conclusion: The resulting shudder is felt as an earthquake. B) Argument; conclusion: Earthquakes occur. C) Argument; conclusion: When one plate rubs ... strain builds up. D) Nonargument. E) Argument; conclusion: Eventually the edge of the plate ... it breaks.

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According to natural law ethicists, what is the relationship between human law and natural law?

A. Natural law is binding only if it is accepted by a majority of humans. B. Natural law is higher than human law. C. Natural law and human law are the same. D. Human law is higher than natural law.

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Hegel controversially insists that knowledge and indeed truth evolve over time

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Since the jobs women have historically taken pay low wages and salaries, proponents of ____________programs attempt not to place women into higher paying jobs, but to increase the salaries of those jobs where women currently are employed

a. Competitive Value b. Competitive Position c. Comparable Worth d. Comparable Equity

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