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ts19998

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on: Jun 20, 2018
Which of the following is a search error?
 
  a. confirmation bias
  b. deny the antecedent
  c. affirm the consequent
  d. misattribution

Question 2

In reasoning, the tendency to search for evidence that confirms a conclusion is __________.
 
  a. confirmation bias
  b. the search for positive evidence
  c. a major source of human error in decision making
  d. all of the above


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frankwu0507

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d


ts19998

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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