What Is the Confirmation Bias

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is the confirmation bias?

• A) believing the event you just experienced was predictable
• B) focusing on information that confirms your existing beliefs
• C) focusing only on one piece of information when making a decision
• D) stereotyping someone or something unintentionally

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Definitions:

Gram

A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.

Mass

A measure of the amount of matter in an object, often measured in kilograms or grams.

Scientific Method

A systematic approach to research and experimentation used to explore observations and answer questions, involving hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

Data Analysis

The process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information and supporting decision-making.