A Graduate Student Did Not Base Her Evidence on the Principles

question 58

Multiple Choice

A graduate student did not base her evidence on the principles of the scientific method and as such engaged in ______.

• A) explanatory research
• B) the peer review process
• C) descriptive research
• D) pseudoscience

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Definitions:

Undesirable Outcome

A result or consequence that is not wanted or is considered negative.

Slippery Slope

A logical fallacy or argumentative strategy suggesting that a relatively small first step leads to a chain of related events culminating in some significant impact, often negative.

Fallacy Of Division

The erroneous reasoning that what applies to a whole must also apply to all or some of its parts.

Eric Cartman

A fictional character from the animated television show "South Park", known for his abrasive and controversial behavior.