An Essential Part of Scientific Thinking Is Not Only How

question 290

Multiple Choice

An essential part of scientific thinking is not only how to use statistics correctly, but also how to identify the misuse of statistics. Our authors suggest that students should:

• A) trust only those statistics that are presented in reputable newspapers and journals.
• B) distrust all statistics because they convey a false impression of certainty and are typically wildly inaccurate.
• C) ask how the statistic was calculated and what data the statistic is based upon.
• D) integrate statistics with "real-life" issues, such as day care, in order to interpret them.

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Definitions:

Lateral Displacement

The movement of a body part sideward from its normal position.

Systemic Hypertension

A chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevating higher than normal levels, affecting the entire body.

Volume Overload

A clinical condition where there is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the body, leading to swelling and increased blood volume.

Semilunar Valves

Valves located between the ventricles of the heart and the large arteries leaving the heart (the pulmonary artery and aorta) that prevent backflow of blood into the ventricles.