Scientific skepticism refers to the idea that
A) scientists accept explanations for phenomena as "true" until research is completed.
B) scientists automatically assume that common-sense interpretations of phenomena could not be true.
C) scientists do not trust anything or anyone.
D) claims about phenomena should be tested and claims that are untestable should be rejected.

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Scientific skepticism involves questioning and testing claims about phenomena based on empirical evidence. Claims that cannot be tested, such as those based on supernatural beliefs, are rejected by scientific skeptics. This approach is based on the scientific method, which uses empirical evidence to support or reject hypotheses. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Scientific Skepticism Refers to the Idea That