This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A scientist can subtly influence the outcome of an experiment by making biased decisions about: ... (Read 134 times)

cool

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
on: Jun 20, 2018
A scientist can subtly influence the outcome of an experiment by making biased decisions about:
 
  a. unintended variations in the experiment that tend to favor the hypothesis
  b. whether to accept or discard a participant's data
  c. conducting unplanned ad hoc analyses
  d. all of these

Question 2

As a suggestion to improve research, Barber advises that it is important for students to learn that:
 
  a. one study is sufficient and that replication has limited value.
  b. good research methods are invaluable in answering questions.
  c. science requires flexibility and therefore the steps of the scientific method are too restrictive.
  d. finding significant results is the real purpose of conducting science.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

miss.ashley

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 371
Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


cool

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
Reply #2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Thank you!


miss.ashley

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 371
Reply #3 on: Jun 20, 2018
Happy to help


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.

Did you know?

For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.

Did you know?

Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.

Did you know?

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.

Did you know?

The eye muscles are the most active muscles in the whole body. The external muscles that move the eyes are the strongest muscles in the human body for the job they have to do. They are 100 times more powerful than they need to be.

Hyperopia (farsightedness). In the uncorrected top figure, the image would come into focus behind th Hyperopia (farsightedness). In the uncorrected top figure, the image would come into focus behind th
Clinical decision making for groups Clinical decision making for groups
Selective pressures from the environment influence adaptation Selective pressures from the environment influence adaptation
Use tap water when making coffee, tea, or juice from concentrate, and for food preparation Use tap water when making coffee, tea, or juice from concentrate, and for food preparation
Communication: Making Connections, 11th Communication: Making Connections, 11th
The components making up the DNA Pol III holoenzyme The components making up the DNA Pol III holoenzyme
Video: Sperm Formation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library