When applied to empirical reasoning the Test of the Truthfulness of the Premises is partly ensured by the ________.
A) citation of credible experts
B) accuracy of the measurements made and the descriptions of the investigatory conditions
C) mutual trust and scientific consensus achieved at professional meetings
D) reliance on comparative reasoning to suggest productive models and hypotheses
E) the use of statistical analyses and the steps in the scientific research design

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The accuracy of the measurements made and the descriptions of the investigatory conditions serves as a crucial factor in ensuring the truthfulness of empirical reasoning. It helps to establish reliable and valid data that can be used to support the premises of scientific theories or hypotheses. While the other options (citation of credible experts, mutual trust, comparative reasoning, and statistical analysis) are also important in different ways, they do not directly address the issue of ensuring the truthfulness of the premises.

When Applied to Empirical Reasoning the Test of the Truthfulness