______ is perhaps one of the most important characteristics used in determining how good a theory is at explaining a given phenomenon.
a. Scope
b. Parsimony
c. Testability
d. Logical consistency
a. Scope
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The selective observation effect is _____________
a. statements that go far beyond what can be justified based on the data or empirical observations that one has b. making observations in a way that simply reinforces preexisting thinking, rather than attempting to observe in a balanced and critical manner c. making a judgment or reaching a decision and ending in an investigation, before one has the amount or depth of evidence required by scientific standards d. allowing the prior reputation of persons, places, or things to color one's evaluations, rather than attempting to evaluate in a neutral, equal manner
Between 1609 and 1755, _______ percent of immigrants were slaves
a. 75% b. 26% c. 46% d. 19%
According to organized crime literature, ______________ for illicit gambling, liquor, sex, and other goods and services spurred the development of criminal organizations
a. government funding b. politicians in favor c. public votes d. citizen demand
When class ended, you picked up a backpack belonging to another student, thinking that it is yours. It turns out that another student has the same identical backpack as you. Because you walked away with that student’s belongings, you are charged with theft. What defense would you be most likely to use?
A. duress B. entrapment C. mistake of fact D. mistake of law