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Passage Summary: Even though quantum theory is weird and hard to believe, it's more accurate than any other theory we have, so we should accept it as true.

Conclusion: Quantum theory should be accepted.

Reasoning: Despite being counterintuitive, quantum theory's predictions are statistically accurate and it outperforms all of its competing theories.

Analysis: The argument moves from a factual premise (this theory is more accurate than its rivals) to a normative conclusion (we should accept it). To justify this, we need a principle that bridges the gap between 'accuracy' and 'acceptance.' Look for a principle that suggests a theory's predictive success or its superiority over competitors is sufficient grounds for its adoption, even if it defies intuition. The ideal answer will likely state that accuracy is the primary or sole criterion for accepting a scientific theory.

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Which one of the following principles most helps to justify the reasoning above?

Correct Answer
B
B states that a scientific theory should be accepted if it has faced serious attempts at disproof and withstood all of them. That precisely justifies moving from the cited testing success to “warrant acceptance.”
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