If a Meteorologist Uses a Thermometer That Always Reads 1

question 6

Multiple Choice

If a meteorologist uses a thermometer that always reads 1 degree higher than the actual temperature, then the error that results is ______. If a meteorologist is nearsighted and he reads the thermometer with a different amount and direction of inaccuracy each time, the error that results will be ______.

• A) reliable; unreliable
• B) unreliable; reliable
• C) random; systematic
• D) systematic; random

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Definitions:

Physiological Measurement

The process of assessing the biological functions and processes of the human or animal body, often for the purpose of diagnosing diseases or assessing health.

Micro Expression

Brief, involuntary facial expressions that reveal true emotions, often occurring when a person is trying to conceal their feelings.

Involuntary Expression

Unconscious facial or bodily movements that convey emotions or reactions, not controlled voluntarily.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion proposing that emotions result from the perception of bodily reactions to stimuli, implying that physiological arousal precedes emotional experience.