Which of the Following Would Be a Positive Consideration When

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be a positive consideration when evaluating a researcher's expertise regarding a particular scientific claim?

• A) The researcher has an ideological, political, or religious belief that will be supported by the scientific claims being made.
• B) The researcher stands to make money if others accept the claims being made.
• C) The researcher stands to gain in prestige if others accept the claims being made.
• D) The researcher has a PhD, MD, or at least an MS and years of experience in the field in which he or she is making a scientific claim.

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Definitions:

Cultures

The collective moulds of knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by humans as members of society.

Unstructured Interviews

An interview method in which questions are not prearranged, allowing for spontaneous and open-ended discussions.

Structured Interviews

A systematic method of interviewing where all candidates are asked the same predetermined questions with established scoring keys.

Self-Efficacy

The belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.