Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Thinking Like a Scientist

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What is skepticism?

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An attitude of doubt towards a particular idea or claim.

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What is cultural bias?

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A tendency to interpret or judge phenomena based on the culture in which a person grows up.

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What is personal bias?

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A tendency to make decisions based on personal likes and dislikes.

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What does subjective mean?

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When personal feelings influence a decision or conclusion.

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What is inductive reasoning?

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A method of reasoning that uses specific observations to make generalizations.

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What is objective?

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An approach that is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

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What is deductive reasoning?

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A method of reasoning from the general to the specific.

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What is bias?

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A tendency to favor one thing over another, often in a way that is unfair.

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What is experimental bias?

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A bias that occurs when a researcher influences the results of an experiment.

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What is preference?

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A greater liking for one alternative over another.