COGNITION
THINKING AND LANGUAGE
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can still never be sure that it is true in all cases
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present their facts as definitive proof
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use the information to prove the theory false
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present a balance sheet of pros and cons of the theory
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Detailed explanation-1: -When new evidence is found that does not support a theory, scientists should: be willing to modify or let go of old ideas.
Detailed explanation-2: -Scientists use their knowledge of past events to develop a general principle or explanation to help predict future events. The general principle is called a hypothesis. The type of reasoning involved is called inductive reasoning (deriving a generalization from specific details).
Detailed explanation-3: -Decision Making and Abductive Reasoning A heuristic is a rule-of-thumb, or a guide toward what behavior is appropriate for a certain situation. Heuristics are also known as “mental shortcuts” (Kahneman, 2011).
Detailed explanation-4: -Premise. an idea or statement that provides the basic information that allows us to draw conclusions.