Which of the following would cast doubt on characterizations based on preexisting theories?
A) If the theory were particularly different or unusual
B) If inferences were based on the theory, but understood as being based on raw data
C) If the inferences were based on the theory, but the raw data was not considered
D) All of the above

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All of the above choices could cast doubt on characterizations based on preexisting theories. If the theory is particularly different or unusual, it may not be widely accepted or tested. If inferences are based on the theory but are presented as raw data, this creates a bias in the interpretation of the data. Similarly, if the inferences are based solely on the theory and the raw data is not considered, this could also create a bias in interpretation.

Which of the Following Would Cast Doubt on Characterizations Based