The Appearance of Scientific Controversy Where None Exists Resulting from "Balanced

question 184

Multiple Choice

The appearance of scientific controversy where none exists resulting from "balanced coverage" of a topic (i.e. ,ESP) is referred to as

• A)an illusory correlation.
• B)pseudosymmetry.
• C)the nocebo effect.
• D)a demand characteristics.

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Definitions:

Nearest 0.01%

Rounding or approximating a numerical value to the closest hundredth of a percent.

Equivalent Interest

The equal effectiveness of different interest rates with respect to compounding periods over a specified period.

Nearest 0.01%

Rounding or approximating a numerical value to the closest one-hundredth of a percent.

Interest Rate

The percentage charged on a loan or paid on an investment for the use of money, calculated on an annual basis.