Which Statement Is False Regarding Science

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Multiple Choice

Which statement is false regarding science?

• A)Science helps us to understand the natural world.
• B)Science strives to be objective rather than subjective.
• C)Correct scientific conclusions are permanent and never subject to change or refinement.
• D)Information is gathered by scientific methods.
• E)Information is gained by observing and testing.

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Definitions:

Money Illusion

Money illusion is a cognitive bias where people misjudge the value of money in terms of its purchasing power, typically neglecting the effects of inflation or deflation.

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive bias in decision-making where the likelihood of an event is estimated based on how similar it is to the typical case.

Narrow Framing

Making decisions without considering all implications or by overly focusing on a narrow set of factors.

Affect Heuristic

A mental shortcut in decision-making influenced by emotions, where people rely on feelings rather than detailed analysis.