One Way to Tell That an Explanation Is Pseudoscientific Rather

question 16

Multiple Choice

One way to tell that an explanation is pseudoscientific rather than scientific is to

• A)see if the explanation is historically accurate.
• B)look at the emotional impact of the explanation on people.
• C)see if the explanation has scientific terminology in it.
• D)look at how readily proponents of the explanation will accept evidence to the contrary.

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Definitions:

MR Curve

In economics, the marginal revenue curve shows how marginal revenue varies as quantity produced changes, critical for profit maximization decisions in firms.

Marginal Cost

The expenditure involved in creating one more unit of a product or service.

Demand Curve

A diagram displaying the link between the value of an item and the quantity of that item that shoppers are eager and financially capable of purchasing at various cost points.

Monopolist

An individual or entity that has exclusive control over the production or sale of a product or service within a market, preventing competition.