Thomas Edison, Who Patented Over 1,000 Inventions, Was Interested in Exploring

question 66

Multiple Choice

Thomas Edison, who patented over 1,000 inventions, was interested in exploring new ideas and ways of doing things.His insatiable curiosity would be called a _____ motive.

• A)stimulus
• B)primary
• C)learned
• D)survival

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Definitions:

Sampling Technique

A method used in statistics for selecting a subset of individuals from a population to estimate characteristics of the whole population.

External Validity

The extent to which the findings of a study can be generalized to other situations, populations, or time periods.

Confirmation Bias

An inclination to look for, comprehend, prioritize, and bring to mind details in a way that affirms someone's preconceived notions or assumptions.

Premonitions

A feeling or intuition of a future event, especially one of significant importance, without a rational basis.