Which of the following primarily depends upon empirical reasoning?
A) To those who would dismiss evolution as "only a theory," The National Center for Science Education Web site proposes this analogy: "Evolution is only a theory in the same way that Universal Gravity is only a theory."
B) No animals capable of tool making, social interaction, and language deserve to be put in zoos or used for medical experiments. It follows that our treatment of chimpanzees is a deplorable and unethical violation of their basic rights.
C) I know several people who believe that it is OK to cheat on their taxes just a little bit. Like not reporting all their cash income. Or, by padding their business travel expenses.
D) The data show that the hypothesis that climate change is unrelated to human behavior is false.

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Empirical reasoning involves observation and experimentation to gather data and draw conclusions. Option D presents a statement based on data, making it the only choice that primarily depends on empirical reasoning. Option A presents an analogy, Option B presents an ethical argument, and Option C presents personal anecdotes.

Which of the Following Primarily Depends Upon Empirical Reasoning