
Identifying Inquiry Errors in Research

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which of the following best describes "overgeneralization" as an error in systematic inquiry? Options: Drawing a broad conclusion based on a single or limited observation, Ignoring evidence that contradicts your beliefs, Making a measurement error when recording data, Believing that two unrelated events are causally connected
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Drawing a broad conclusion based on a single or limited observation
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is "selective observation" in the context of errors in systematic inquiry?
Back
Only noticing evidence that supports your existing beliefs
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which error is demonstrated when a student records that 20 people attended a class, but only 12 actually did?
Back
Inaccurate observation
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A student believes that ginger tea cures all illnesses because their friend's fever went away after drinking it. Which error is this?
Back
Illogical reasoning
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which of the following is an example of selective observation? A student only notices articles that show caffeine improves focus and ignores those showing negative effects.
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A student only notices articles that show caffeine improves focus and ignores those showing negative effects.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Given the statement: “Every time I forget my umbrella, it rains. Therefore, forgetting my umbrella causes rain.” Which error in systematic inquiry does this illustrate?
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Illogical reasoning, because it assumes causation from correlation
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A therapist worked with one client who didn’t benefit from mindfulness and decides mindfulness doesn’t work for anyone. Which error is being made, and what is the potential consequence in research?
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Overgeneralization; it may lead to dismissing effective treatments for others
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