Question

Suppose Dr. Honeydew is proposing a theory of attraction that posits that "Opposites Attract." Most of the available evidence suggests that "Birds of a Feather Flock Together" (i.e., similarities attract) rather than opposites attract. For his theory to be accepted by the scientific community, Dr. Honeydew will need to:________
a. adhere to the principle of parsimony in his theoretical explanation.
b. supply extraordinary evidence to support his extraordinary claim.
c. construct a falsifiable theory of attraction.
d. demonstrate the replicability of his initial findings.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (b) supply extraordinary evidence to support his extraordinary claim

Explanation:

Here in the given question Dr. Honeydew is proposing an unusual claim.

Thus,

Whenever an unusual or some extraordinary claims are made, the claims must be supported by extraordinary evidence or results reflecting the authenticity of the claims.

This is among the major principle of critical thinking.

Hence,

The answer is b. supply extraordinary evidence to support his extraordinary claim.