A Scientific __________ Evaluates All Claims with an Open Mind

question 215

Short Answer

A scientific __________ evaluates all claims with an open mind, but insists on persuasive evidence.

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Definitions:

Base Year

A specific year against which economic indices are measured or compared, allowing for the assessment of economic performance or inflation.

CPI

The Consumer Price Index tracks the average variation in prices that urban buyers pay for a selection of consumer products and services over time.

Bureau Of Labor Statistics

A U.S. government agency responsible for collecting and reporting labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy.

Consumer Price Index

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, calculated by taking price changes for each item in the predetermined basket of goods and averaging them.