An author who uses qualifiers like "may," "suggests," and "possibly" is:

A Being vague deliberately

B Acknowledging uncertainty in the findings (hedging)

C Making definitive claims

D Being dishonest

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Hedging language acknowledges limitations and uncertainty in scientific conclusions.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "An author who uses qualifiers like "may," "suggests," and "possibly" is:" is Option B: Acknowledging uncertainty in the findings (hedging).

The other options — A) Being vague deliberately, C) Making definitive claims, D) Being dishonest — are incorrect for this PCAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Hedging language acknowledges limitations and uncertainty in scientific conclusions.

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An author who uses qualifiers like "may," "suggests," and "possibly" is:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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