It Is Important That Scientists Use Units That Are Understood

question 49

Multiple Choice

It is important that scientists use units that are understood on a global level. These units are referred to as SI units which stands for _____.

• A) standard international units
• B) standard intercontinental units
• C) international system of units

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Definitions:

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after an event has occurred, that one would have predicted or expected the outcome, often known as the "I-knew-it-all-along" effect.

Testable Hypotheses

are theories or predictions that can be empirically tested through experimentation or observation to determine their validity.

Illusory Correlation

The perception of a relationship between two variables when no such relationship exists, often leading to cognitive biases.

Overconfidence

A cognitive bias where an individual's subjective confidence in their judgments is greater than their objective accuracy.