WWhile Part of Being a Scientist Is Having Objectivity, in Reality

question 9

Multiple Choice

WWhile part of being a scientist is having objectivity, in reality

• A) all of us are objective and value-free.
• B) scientists are the most biased of all.
• C) total neutrality is impossible for anyone.
• D) objectivity is an unattainable goal and should not be pursued.

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Slave Systems

The organized and institutionalized practice of owning humans as property for the purpose of forced labor, prevalent in many societies historically, notably in the Americas.

European Colonies

Territories acquired and governed by European powers, often overseas, where they exploited resources and imposed their control over indigenous populations.

Native American Societies

The diverse cultures, languages, and communities of the indigenous peoples of North and South America.

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