The Way Scientists Know That a Hypothesis in Astronomy Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

The way scientists know that a hypothesis in astronomy is a reasonable description of nature is to

• A) take a vote of astronomers around the world
• B) consult with the oldest experts in the field
• C) do experiments and observations about the predictions of the hypothesis
• D) count how many scientific papers have been written about it
• E) look it up in Wikipedia

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Definitions:

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive bias in decision making where the likelihood of an event is judged based on how similar it is to the population it came from, often leading to errors in judgment.

New Neighbour

A person who has recently moved into a residence or area close to one's own living space.

Horn-Rimmed Glasses

Eyeglasses with frames made from horn or a material designed to simulate horn, often associated with a retro or intellectual look.

Conjunction Fallacy

A reasoning error where it's believed that particular scenarios are more likely than a broad, general situation.