Which of Following Is Not an Effective Test for Determining

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of following is not an effective test for determining whether a study about a new type of diet is credible?

• A) The study includes numerous testimonials
• B) The study relies on a random sample of participants
• C) The study includes a bibliography with recent references
• D) The study is published in a scholarly-refereed journal
• E) The study is statistically significant

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Definitions:

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study of the human response to captivity, in which participants were randomly assigned to play the roles of guards or prisoners, leading to controversial outcomes.

Critical Thinking Skills

The ability to actively and skillfully conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information to reach an answer or conclusion.

Cognitive Development

The construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem-solving, and decision-making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood.

William Perry

His work emphasizes the importance of students transitioning from a dualistic way of thinking to recognizing and embracing the complexity and uncertainty of knowledge.