#RFB-11000203Reading: Fill in the BlanksAcademic,CoreHard
Scientific Knowledge
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The increased importance of scientific knowledge in society has led to a [blank] increase in respect for scientific evidence. In order to be [blank] as sound, rational, or [blank] it is important that a claim is thought to be 'scientifically founded'. We give claims [blank] by science more credibility than we allow other kinds of claims, and anyone with a product to sell, or a claim about the universe to make, will seek to support their [blank] with 'scientific evidence'.
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The increased importance of scientific knowledge in society has led to a corresponding increase in respect for scientific evidence. In order to be perceived as sound, rational, or valid it is important that a claim is thought to be 'scientifically founded'. We give claims backed up by science more credibility than we allow other kinds of claims, and anyone with a product to sell, or a claim about the universe to make, will seek to support their position with 'scientific evidence'.
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