The Purpose of Scientific Research Is to Generate More Accurate

question 69

True/False

The purpose of scientific research is to generate more accurate and consistent explanations of phenomena and NOT to establish absolute truths.

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

The tendency for individuals to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically improving on simple tasks.

Well-Learned Tasks

Activities or processes that have been practiced to the extent that they can be performed automatically with little conscious thought.

Presence of Others

The effect that the physical or imagined presence of other people has on an individual's behavior, thoughts, and feelings.

Minority Influence

The process by which a smaller number of individuals can change the opinions or behaviors of the majority, often through consistency and confidence in their stance.