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What do scientists need to look at before developing an argument?
The validity of data, claims, hypotheses, and observations.
Their opinion and personal views.
The arguments of famous people on the topic.
The arguments that make the most sense for society.
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Answer: The first option only — "The validity of data, claims, hypotheses, and observations."
Why: Scientific arguments must be grounded in reliable evidence, sound methods, and logical reasoning (reproducibility, controls, statistical validity). Personal opinions and famous authorities are not substitutes for evidence (appeal to authority fallacy), and what "makes the most sense for society" is a normative consideration that may guide priorities but does not replace objective evaluation of the data.
Why: Scientific arguments must be grounded in reliable evidence, sound methods, and logical reasoning (reproducibility, controls, statistical validity). Personal opinions and famous authorities are not substitutes for evidence (appeal to authority fallacy), and what "makes the most sense for society" is a normative consideration that may guide priorities but does not replace objective evaluation of the data.
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