When We Are Eager to Seek Information That Verifies Our

question 79

Multiple Choice

When we are eager to seek information that verifies our beliefs but less inclined to seek evidence that might disprove our beliefs, the _____ has occurred.

• A) hindsight bias
• B) confirmation bias
• C) overconfidence phenomenon
• D) fundamental attribution error

Apply regression analysis to make predictions and estimate confidence intervals.

Understand the role of the y-intercept in regression analysis.

Identify the independent variable in regression analysis.

Interpret regression equations and predict outcomes based on given variables.

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