Which of the Following Is Described in the Textbook as Being

question 195

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is described in the textbook as being the 'mother of all biases' that is most important for scientists to counteract?

• A) the confirmation bias
• B) the availability heuristic
• C) belief perseverance
• D) the hindsight bias

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Definitions:

Indian Tribes

Indigenous peoples recognized by the government as having a certain degree of sovereignty and self-government within the United States.

Old Northwest

A historical term referring to the territory northwest of the Ohio River, encompassing present-day states like Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and parts of Minnesota.

Federal Government

The national government of a federation, which holds authority over the entire territory, distinct from regional or state governments.

Virginia Plan

Virginia’s delegation to the Constitutional Convention’s plan for a strong central government and a two-house legislature apportioned by population.