When Questioned, Advocates of Pseudoscientific Claims Do Not Provide Supporting

question 572

Multiple Choice

When questioned, advocates of pseudoscientific claims do not provide supporting scientific evidence but instead challenge you to disprove their claims. This strategy or ploy is called:

• A) the single-blind technique.
• B) shifting the burden of proof.
• C) the "multiple outs" strategy.
• D) the double-blind technique.

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Definitions:

Random Variation

The unpredictability in the behavior or outcome of a process, due to the influence of random factors or noise.

Cyclical Variation

Fluctuations in statistical or economic data that occur periodically over cycles, such as those caused by the business cycle.

Economic Recession

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activities are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.

Inflation

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and subsequently, purchasing power is falling.