A Scientist Can Subtly Influence the Outcome of an Experiment

question 33

Multiple Choice

A scientist can subtly influence the outcome of an experiment by making biased decisions about:

• A) unintended variations in the experiment that tend to favor the hypothesis
• B) whether to accept or discard a participant's data
• C) conducting unplanned ad hoc analyses
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Irreconcilable Differences

A term often used in divorce law to describe situations in which spouses cannot resolve their disagreements and there is no hope for reconciling.

Incompatibility

a state of being unable to exist or work together in harmony due to differences.

Marital Stability

The state of a marriage being consistently healthy, strong, and free from significant conflict or problems over time.

Visitation

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