Faced with Evidence That Seems to Contradict a Hoped-For Finding

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Faced with evidence that seems to contradict a hoped-for finding, people may object to a study's methodology. This is an example of the fallacy of positive instances.

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Definitions:

Cis/trans Designation

A way to distinguish isomers by the relative positioning of functional groups within a molecule; cis means on the same side and trans means on opposite sides.

Compound

A substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in a fixed ratio.

Major Constituent

The component present in the greatest amount in a mixture or compound.

Natural Gas

A fossil fuel consisting mainly of methane, used as an energy source for heating, cooking, and electricity generation.