Scientific Evidence Should Be Based On​

question 20

Multiple Choice

Scientific evidence should be based on​

• A) ​the teachings of authoritative scientists.
• B) ​systematic and comprehensive observations.
• C) ​a large and diverse sample of observations.
• D) ​observations gathered in ways that seek to reduce the influence of researcher biases.
• E) ​All of the above
• F) b, c, and d only

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Definitions:

External Attributions

The process of attributing the cause of one's own or others' behaviors and outcomes to external factors.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers to over-emphasize dispositional factors and under-emphasize situational factors when explaining others' behaviors.

Personal Factors

Characteristics or attributes of an individual, including personality traits, beliefs, and life experiences, that influence behavior and reactions.

Overestimation

The action of assessing someone or something as greater or more significant than it actually is, often leading to unrealistic expectations.