DSA Flashcard

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What is the definition of Confirmation Bias?

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A preference for information that supports pre-existing beliefs.

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Which term describes information or a source with a high degree of trustworthiness and factual accuracy?

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Reliable Source

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What does the term Conflict of Interest mean?

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Having competing priorities that may skew judgment.

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Which definition matches the Red Herring Fallacy?

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Introducing irrelevant information to distract from the main argument.

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What is Divergent Thinking?

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Generating multiple creative solutions to a problem.

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What does Convergent Thinking involve?

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Narrowing down ideas to find the best solution.

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Which of the following best defines "confirmation bias"? Options: An attempt to divert attention with irrelevant arguments., A tendency to seek information that aligns with personal beliefs., A systematic approach to evaluating data reliability., An effort to present conflicting evidence.

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A tendency to seek information that aligns with personal beliefs.

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Which statement distinguishes conjectures from baseless speculation?

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Conjectures rely on logical reasoning, while baseless speculation lacks evidence or rationale.

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How can an agenda or conflict of interest impact decision-making?

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By creating bias that affects fairness or judgment.

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Which of the following are limitations of data?
Options:
Data may be incomplete or outdated.
Data always provides a full and accurate picture.
Data interpretation can introduce biases.
Data cannot be verified by any external source.

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Data may be incomplete or outdated.