Claims that are made on the basis of evidence that is designed to appear scientific,but which lack underlying scientific data,are referred to as
A) fraud.
B) pseudoscience.
C) plagiarism.
D) illusory correlations.

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Claims that lack underlying scientific data but are presented in a way that appears scientific are known as pseudoscience. This refers to ideas or beliefs that are presented as scientific without adhering to the scientific method or lacking empirical evidence. Examples of pseudoscience include astrology, creationism, and some alternative medicine practices.

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