
Tim Harford: Trial, error and the God complex
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11th Grade - University
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main discovery Archie Cochrane made in the prison camp?
Vitamin C cured the illness.
Marmite was the cure for the illness.
The illness was caused by an infection.
The illness was due to malnutrition.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the God complex as described in the talk?
An understanding of complex data.
A belief in one's infallibility despite complex problems.
A tendency to rely on trial and error.
A method of conducting experiments.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a limitation of typical data presentations like Hans Rosling's graphs?
They are difficult to understand.
They leave out important complexities.
They focus on irrelevant information.
They include too much data.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Unilever solve the problem of designing a detergent nozzle?
By hiring a mathematician to calculate the design.
By using trial and error to find the best design.
By using a computer simulation.
By copying a design from another company.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the speaker suggest about the U.S. economy's success?
It is due to having smart leaders.
It results from trial and error.
It is due to technological advancements.
It is because of a stable market.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What change does the speaker propose for schools?
Eliminate all forms of testing.
Focus on memorization of facts.
Encourage trial and error in problem-solving.
Teach only subjects with clear answers.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of Archie Cochrane's heart attack recovery trial?
The trial was stopped due to ethical concerns.
The trial was inconclusive.
Patients should recover at home.
Patients should recover in hospitals.
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