Which of the Following Statements Concerning Anecdotal Evidence Is FALSE

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning anecdotal evidence is FALSE?

• A)Anecdotal evidence is based on a single example and may reflect sampling bias.
• B)Anecdotal evidence rarely influences a person's opinion or behavior.
• C)Anecdotal evidence can usually be found to support any position.
• D)Anecdotal evidence often reflects a distortion in self-report.

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Definitions:

Feedback Inhibition

is a regulatory mechanism where the output of a process inhibits the process itself, often used in metabolic pathways to maintain balance.

Metabolic Pathway

Series of enzyme-mediated reactions by which cells build, remodel, or break down an organic molecule.

Concentration Gradient

The gradual difference in the concentration of solutes in a solution between two regions.

Active Transport

The movement of substances across cell membranes against a concentration gradient, requiring energy input typically from ATP.