The Book Presents an Example of How Universities Generally Require

question 75

Multiple Choice

The book presents an example of how universities generally require professors to have good teaching ratings and a good research publication record to get tenure. This disadvantages many ethnic minority professors who have to do a lot of community service by making presentations on issues of racism and other relevant topics. This is an example of

• A) how institutions can engage in unintentionally racist practices.
• B) how institutions can engage in intentionally racist practices.
• C) the disadvantages of being in an ethnic minority group.
• D) the advantages of being in an ethnic minority group.

Distinguish between techniques used for analyzing gene expression versus DNA sequencing.

Comprehend the workflow of DNA fragment analysis through electrophoresis to blotting.

Understand the significance of visualizing DNA fragments using UV light in molecular biology experiments.

Recognize the importance of hybridization in detecting specific DNA sequences.

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Definitions:

Confirmation Error

What occurs when focusing only on information that confirms a decision already made.

Sunk-Cost Fallacy

The misconception that more resources should be dedicated to something because significant resources have already been spent.

Escalation Of Commitment

The phenomenon where people increase their investment in a decision despite new evidence suggesting it may be wrong.

Advance Limits

Predetermined restrictions or ceilings on the amount of funding, resources, or credit that can be allocated or extended in advance of certain conditions being met.