A Scientist Who Is Studying Earthquakes Includes the Impact of Wind

question 42

Multiple Choice

A scientist who is studying earthquakes includes the impact of wind when performing some tests of damages to structures. This is an example of

• A) failing to understand how to do scientific methodology.
• B) irrational behavior in noneconomic situations.
• C) accounting for every possible phenomena that may effect the problem under examination.
• D) failing to hold all other things constant.

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Definitions:

Friendships

A mutual relationship between two people that is built on trust, affection, and support.

Inversely Correlated

A relationship between two variables in which one variable increases as the other decreases.

Negatively Related

A term referring to a type of relationship where an increase in one variable is associated with a decrease in another variable.

Cognitive Dissonance

Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values, often leading to changes in beliefs or attitudes to reduce the discomfort.