Proponents of magnet therapy, like those of almost all pseudoscientific claims, use certain strategies to create the illusion of scientific validity. Which of the following is NOT one of those strategies or ploys?
A) using testimonials rather than scientific evidence
B) using the scientific method to test hypotheses and claims
C) combining established scientific knowledge with unfounded claims
D) seeking out evidence that confirms the claims while ignoring evidence that contradicts or undermines them (the confirmation bias)

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Using the scientific method to test hypotheses and claims is not a strategy used by proponents of magnet therapy. Instead, they often rely on testimonials, combine established scientific knowledge with unfounded claims, and exhibit confirmation bias.

Proponents of Magnet Therapy, Like Those of Almost All Pseudoscientific