Based on the scientific and statistical tests of astrological predictions, which of the following statements is the most reasonable?
A) astrology has passed every test with flying colors and scientists now agree that the positions of celestial objects are very important in determining our personalities and future
B) astrology has not passed any clear scientific or statistical test and, as a result, most scientists are very doubtful that it can predict anything meaningful about our lives
C) astrology has passed about half of the tests that have been devised for it, and it is very controversial; about half the scientists think it works, and the other half do not
D) no one has ever tested astrology, so it is not possible to say whether it is a useful predictive tool
E) because it was Ptolemy who wrote the books on which modern astrology is based, most scientists believe it must be correct, no matter what any tests reveal
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