A Proponent of ESP Claims That ESP Shows Up Only

question 190

Multiple Choice

A proponent of ESP claims that ESP shows up only when the vibrations are right and that there is no way to know whether the vibrations are right except to see whether ESP shows up. What is wrong with this theory from a scientific standpoint?

• A) It relies too heavily on operational definitions.
• B) It relies too heavily on negative correlations.
• C) It is not falsifiable.
• D) It has too many dependent variables.

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Definitions:

Effective Annual Rate

The interest rate that reflects the compound interest rate paid or earned on an investment, loan, or other financial product over a year.

Compounding Periods

The frequency with which interest is added to the principal balance of an investment, affecting its overall future value.

Time Value

The principle that money in hand today has a greater value than an identical sum received in the future because of its ability to earn more over time.

Investment

The process of distributing funds with the aim of earning an income or a profit.