Research into the effectiveness of CAM treatments like
acupuncture have failed to produce evidence of their value. Some have suggested that the positive results they occasionally produce are nothing more than the placebo effect. Which of the following concepts from this chapter is illustrated by this fact?
A) Occam's Razor
B) Correlation vs. causation
C) Ruling out rival hypotheses
D) Extraordinary claims
Answer: A
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