Differences in Scientific Judgement Between Economists Is Similar to All

question 426

Multiple Choice

Differences in scientific judgement between economists is similar to all of the following except

• A) astronomers debating whether the sun or earth was at the center of the solar system.
• B) meteorologists debating the existence of global warming.
• C) two politicians arguing about the fairness of the tax code.
• D) explorers debating whether or not the earth was flat before the time of Christopher Columbus.

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Definitions:

Radiation

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles that cause ionization.

Conscious Experiences

Refers to phenomena that encompass all the experiences that are felt or lived through by an individual.

Nature-Nurture

The debate concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities versus personal experiences in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.

Locus of Control

Locus of control is a psychological concept that refers to an individual's belief about how much control they have over the outcomes or events in their life.