A person claims that he can start fires by using his mental powers. If we start with the hypothesis that his claim is true, we can
A) put him in a room with just a newspaper and watch him start a fire.
B) do nothing; this is not a testable hypothesis.
C) make him explain how he starts fires with his mind.
D) watch a video of him starting a fire with his mind.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The best way to test the hypothesis is to put him in a controlled environment with only a newspaper and see if he can start a fire using his mental powers. This is a direct test that can either support or refute his claim, unlike the other options which may not provide conclusive evidence.

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