Answer the following question given this paragraph: 

Skepticism is an attitude of doubt about the truthfulness of claims that lack empirical evidence. Scientific skepticism , also referred to as skeptical inquiry, questions claims based on their scientific verifiability rather than simply accepting claims based on faith or anecdotes. Scientific skepticism uses critical thinking to analyze such claims and opposes claims which lack scientific evidence.


Q: What is an attitude of doubt about the truthfulness of claims that lack empirical evidence?

 Choices:

- conspiracy

- speculation

- independent variable

- skepticism

A:
skepticism
