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Re: The bias for ________ has crept into the current school of physics: [#permalink]
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The correct choice for Blank (i) is C. elegance.

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1. Analyze the Description: The sentence describes the qualities of superstring theory that are attracting scientists: it is "all-encompassing yet tidy packaging" and possesses "simplicity."
2. Determine the Required Word: The bias must be for the quality that combines sweeping comprehensiveness (all-encompassing) with beautiful neatness and simplicity (tidy, simplicity). In scientific and mathematical contexts, this quality is known as elegance.
3. Match with Options:
- C. elegance: A scientific or mathematical theory is considered elegant when it is simple, comprehensive, and provides a powerful explanation for complex phenomena. This perfectly matches the core concept that has "beguiled" the scientists into ignoring the lack of data.

The completed sentence reads: The bias for elegance has crept into the current school of physics...
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