Vocab Set 4: Conclusions & Judgements

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of bias?

• A judge who listens to both sides of a case impartially.

• A teacher who gives extra credit to students who participate in class.

• A manager who promotes employees based on performance.

• A hiring manager who only picks candidates who are from Texas.

If a person is found culpable in a court of law, what does this imply?

• They are innocent of the charges.

• They are guilty or worthy of blame.

• They are undecided about the charges.

• They are a witness to the crime.

How might a company demonstrate equity in its hiring practices?

• By hiring only from within the company, and never hiring outsiders.

• By ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity regardless of background.

• By prioritizing candidates from a specific demographic.

• By hiring based on whether you know a current employee.

Which of the following actions would be considered pragmatic in a business setting?

• Implementing a new technology without testing it.

• Making decisions based on current market trends and data.

• Ignoring customer feedback.

• Investing in a project with no clear plan.

A scientist forms a hypothesis based on limited data. What is this an example of?

• Validating

• Speculating

• Renouncing

• Vindicating

Which of the following best describes a decisive action?

• Postponing a decision until more information is available.

• Making a clear and final decision to resolve an issue.

• Consulting multiple sources before making a decision.

• Avoiding making a decision altogether.

How can one deduce the cause of a problem in a scientific experiment?

• By guessing based on previous experiences.

• By analyzing the data and identifying patterns.

• By asking a colleague for their opinion.

• By ignoring the data and focusing on the outcome.

In what situation might someone renounce a claim?

• When they have gathered enough evidence to support it.

• When they no longer wish to pursue it.

• When they are awarded financial compensation for it.

• When they have proven it beyond doubt.

What is the primary goal of validating a scientific theory?

• To disprove it.

• To confirm its accuracy and reliability.

• To make it more complex.

• To simplify it for public understanding.

How might a lawyer vindicate their client in court?

• By presenting evidence that supports the client's innocence.

• By ignoring the evidence against the client.

• By delaying the trial indefinitely.

• By admitting the client's guilt.