According to the text, the criteria and rules that help scientists decide whether one kind of evidence is better than another are called scientific:
A) research methods.
B) rules of inference.
C) standards of evidence.
D) rules of engagement.

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The sentence directly states that the criteria and rules for deciding which evidence is better are called scientific standards of evidence. Therefore, the answer is C. A is incorrect because research methods are the specific techniques scientists use to gather data, not the rules for determining which evidence is better. B is somewhat related, as rules of inference are used to draw conclusions from evidence, but it does not specifically address the criteria for determining better evidence. D is incorrect, as rules of engagement typically refer to guidelines for social interaction or military strategy, concepts that are not directly related to scientific evidence.

According to the Text, the Criteria and Rules That Help