Organized Skepticism

question 24

Multiple Choice

Organized skepticism

• A) Irrespective of who conducts a study or where the researcher conducts it, the study is judged only on the basis of scientific merit.
• B) Scientific knowledge must be shared with others, and it belongs to everyone. Creating scientific knowledge is a public act and the findings are public property, available for all to use.
• C) Scientists must be neutral, impartial, receptive, and open-minded to unexpected observations or new ideas. They should not be rigidly wedded to a particular idea or point of view.
• D) Scientists should not accept new ideas or evidence in a carefree, uncritical manner, but challenge and question new evidence.

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Definitions:

Asset Management

The systematic process of operating, maintaining, and upgrading assets cost-effectively, often referring to financial investments.

Resources Efficiency

The strategic use of materials and energy to maximize productivity while minimizing waste and environmental impact.

Minimum Cost

The lowest possible expenditure required to achieve a specific outcome or maintain a certain standard of quality or efficiency.

Market Economy

An economic system where decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution are based on supply and demand, and prices of goods and services are determined in a free price system.