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Critical Thinking in Science

Question 1 • (Rogowski)WCA 4321 Environmental Science 1st 9 weeks 26-27

Scientists use critical thinking skills throughout the process of research and experimentation. Why is it important for scientists to remain open-minded about the information they come across in their experiments?

Answer
A
It prevents them from injecting bias into their experiments.
B
It allows them to inject bias into their experiments.
C
It improves the accuracy of the information.
D
It lowers the accuracy of the information.

Explanation

Remaining open-minded helps scientists consider the evidence rather than favoring results that match what they already believe. This prevents personal bias from influencing how they conduct or interpret experiments, so the best answer is “It prevents them from injecting bias into their experiments.”

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