Scientists generally require a level of certainty of at least ______ to be sure their conclusions are correct.

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Scientists generally require a level of certainty of at least 95% to be sure their conclusions are correct. This level of certainty is typically achieved through statistical analysis and hypothesis testing. A 95% level of confidence means that if the experiment were repeated 100 times, 95 of those times the results would be within the margin of error of the original findings. Therefore, choice E is the best option.

Scientists Generally Require a Level of Certainty of at Least