What Is a Way in Which Scientists Can Test Hypotheses

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is a way in which scientists can test hypotheses about events that occurred in the distant past?

• A)by dissecting current animal specimens
• B)by analyzing fossils recovered from the Earth
• C)by visiting local libraries to research the events
• D)by interviewing current scientists and researchers

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically improving on simple tasks.

Foot-In-The-Door

A persuasion technique where a small request is made first in order to gain compliance for a larger request later.

Door-In-The-Face

A technique in persuasion that involves making a large request that is likely to be refused in order to increase the chances that a person will agree to a smaller request later.

Lowballing

A strategy where an initially favorable offer is made, only to have the terms made less favorable after acceptance.