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Question: Exploring Popular Assumptions
Give one example of a ‘folk-psychology' claim that was not discussed in section this week. This can be something you have heard in your life, or one that you find on the Internet or popular media. Explain why this claim is pseudoscientific, and not scientific.
Identifying Bias in Scientific Reporting
After discussing bias in class and lab this week, find a news article (about something scientific) that includes an example of one type of bias.
Answer the following:
a) Give the title and a link to the article you read.
b) Definition of the type of bias you identified.
c) Description of the example you found in a recent scientific news article.
d) Explain why this kind of bias is problematic.
d) Give a few possible ways that this bias could have been mitigated in your given example.
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Calculate the total number of hours demanded per week
: Kimberly Young owns Crane, an educational tutoring center in Greenville. Calculate the total number of hours demanded per week.
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Calculate the effect of Jamari business on his AGI
: The value of land owned by the business declined by $5,200. Calculate the effect of Jamari business on his AGI
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What can Terry deduct
: Terry traveled to a neighboring state to investigate the purchase of two hardware stores. Under the following circumstances, what can Terry deduct in 2019
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Determine the amount that Henrietta can deduct
: Henrietta, the owner of a very successful hotel chain in the Southeast, Determine the amount that Henrietta can deduct in the current year for investigating
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Identifying bias in scientific reporting
: Give one example of a ‘folk-psychology' claim that was not discussed in section this week. This can be something you have heard in your life, or one that you.
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Calculate the total relevant cost to make or buy the timer
: Calculate the total relevant cost to make or buy the timer units. (Round answers to 0 decimal places, e.g. 5,250.). Direct fixed manufacturing overhead 8
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Sentence and variations in emphasis of contents
: Rewrite the following paragraph in two ways to show different placement of the topic sentence and variations in emphasis of contents. Point out the differences
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How will these items affect Trevor AGI
: Trevor, a friend of yours from high school, works as a server at the ST Café. How will these items affect Trevor AGI
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What factors would inhibit service members from seeking help
: Does the Navy (or military) provide enough support for personnel to seek mental health/wellbeing help, why or why not? What factors would inhibit service.
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