With Regard to Characteristics of a Good Scientist, _____ Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

With regard to characteristics of a good scientist, _____ is the ability to share findings in writing or presentation in an effort to extend the collective of knowledge and serve the common good, whereas _____ is the ability to "think outside the box" and design novel approaches to answer scientific questions.

• A) creativity; skepticism
• B) objectivity; open-mindedness
• C) empiricism; communication
• D) communication; creativity

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Definitions:

Producer's Risk

Producer's risk is the probability of rejecting a quality product during the inspection process, falsely identifying it as defective.

Consumer's Risk

The probability of accepting a lot or batch of goods that contains a greater number of defects than a predetermined level, leading to consumer dissatisfaction.

Acceptance Sampling

A statistical quality control method where a random sample of items from a lot is tested to determine the acceptance or rejection of the entire lot.

Bad Lots

Refers to batches of goods or products that do not meet the quality standards set by the manufacturer or industry.