Steve went to an astrologer, who predicted he would have a business success in the near future. The next day, Steve was offered a promotion at work. Caitlin said that she knew of a well-controlled study that tested the predictions of astrologers and found they could not predict future events at better than chance levels. Which evidence should people trust MOST in drawing a conclusion about astrology?
A) The scientific study, because it is based on more objective, systematic observations that can be replicated.
B) The scientific study, because scientific research is never subject to personal bias and does not make incorrect predictions.
C) The personal experience, because it is more real and compelling.
D) The personal experience, because science cannot really study unusual phenomena such as predicting the future.

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The scientific study is based on objective observations and can be replicated, which makes it more reliable than personal experience. Additionally, scientific research attempts to control for personal bias and error, which strengthens its validity. In contrast, personal experience is subjective and can be influenced by personal bias and other variables, which may make it less reliable.

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