Scientific Realism Is Rooted in the Principle That

question 80

Multiple Choice

Scientific realism is rooted in the principle that:

• A) similar interventions can naturally be expected to have different outcomes in different contexts
• B) the success of evaluations depends on the assignment of subjects to experimental and control groups
• C) there be equivalence between experimental and control groups before an intervention
• D) treatment integrity must be rigorously guarded

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Definitions:

Mental Set

A tendency to approach situations in a certain way because that method has worked in the past, potentially hindering the ability to see alternative solutions.

Squeaky Stair

A common household issue where one or more steps produce a squeaking noise when pressure is applied, typically due to loose components or friction.

Law of Small Numbers

A cognitive bias leading to the erroneous belief that small samples accurately represent an entire population.

Gambler's Fallacy

The mistaken belief that if something happens more frequently than normal during a given period, it will happen less frequently in the future, or vice versa.