Several Years Ago Two Scientists Announced That They Had Achieved

question 22

Multiple Choice

Several years ago two scientists announced that they had achieved "cold fusion" in the laboratory,but further studies failed to replicate their findings and later other scientists found that the original two scientists had used sloppy methods.This highlights which of the following critical thinking principles?

• A)Few "truths" do not need to be tested.
• B)All evidence is not equal in quality.
• C)Authority or expertise does not make the claims of the authority or expert true.
• D)Critical thinking requires an open mind.

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Definitions:

Estimated Regression

The process of using statistical methods to predict the value of a dependent variable based on the values of one or more independent variables.

Observations

The act of recording occurrences, behaviors, or phenomena often used as data for scientific research or studies.

Multiple Regression

A mathematical method that establishes the connection between a dependent variable and multiple independent variables through the application of a linear equation to the collected data.

Estimated Form

A representation of a model or function based on estimated parameters or coefficients.