A researcher designs an experiment to determine if German Shepherds prefer pet doors that opens from the the top. He installs two pet doors side by side in the same wall. The per door that opens from the top is designed for pets up to 15 pounds. The one that opens from the side is designed for animals up to 220 pounds. The German shepherds in his study used the side opening pet door. The researcher determined that German Shepherds prefer pet doors that open from the side. This situation is an example of...
A: personal bias
B: cultural bias
C: experimental bias (my answer)
D: technological bias
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A researcher designs an experiment to determine if German Shepherds prefer pet doors that opens from the the top. He installs two pet doors side by side in the same wall. The per door that opens from the top is designed for pets up to 15 pounds. The one that opens from the side is designed for animals up to 220 pounds. The German shepherds in his study used the side opening pet door. The researcher determined that German Shepherds prefer pet doors that open from the side. This situation is an example of...
A: personal bias
B: cultural bias
C: experimental bias (my answer)
D: technological bias
A researcher, studying Dolphins in the wild, made the fallen skatelDolphins in the wild, made the following sketch. Each door on the map represents one dolphin. The area surveyed by the scientist was 1 km². Based on the researchers data, how many dolphins would you estimate to be in at 3 km² area.
A. 3
B. 7
C. 14
D. 21****
Multiply 7x3
You calculate the area of a 150 m times 100 m room. How many significant figures should your answer include?
A. 1
B. 2***
C. 3
D. 4
Which of the following correctly describes the graph?
A. The grass shows that the number of rabbits increase as the time increases***
Being able to identify good sources of scientific information and apply the knowledge to problems in your life is part of having....
C. Scientific literacy***
Which of the following is a reason why a scientist may reject a scientific theory?
C. New evidence contradicts it***
A scientist makes the measurement shown in the data table below. She needs to know the total volume of her samples. Which of the following shows the total volume reported with the correct numbers of digits and units?
B. 16.2 mL
Which component of the technological system is achieved when your camera takes a photograph?
C. Goal***
The ways in which people change the world around them to meet their needs or solve practical problems are called...
B. Technology ***
A group of parts that work together is called a...
B. System
In arsenal travels from earth to planet with less gravity than earth. Which of the following statements describe the astronauts weight and mass?
B. The astronauts will weight less in the other planet, but her mass will stay the same.***
A well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results is called a scientific....
c. Theory***
Many non-science careers require a knowledge of science because workers must...
B. Use materials and processes that follow scientific principles.***
A scientific hypothesis must be...
D. Able to be tested.***
Deciding whether to buy a new lightweight helmet that provides less protection than a heavier helmet is an example of....
A. Risk-benefit analysis****
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Your answer is incorrect. The correct answer is B: cultural bias.
Cultural bias refers to the tendency to favor or prioritize certain cultural norms, values, or experiences over others. In this situation, the researcher may have assumed that German Shepherds prefer pet doors that open from the side based on the fact that the side-opening door was designed for larger animals, while the top-opening door was designed for smaller pets. However, this assumption may not be accurate as German Shepherds are typically larger dogs and may have simply used the side-opening door because it was more suitable for their size.
To determine the actual preference of German Shepherds for pet doors that open from the top or side, the researcher should have conducted a more unbiased experiment. This could involve randomly assigning German Shepherds to use either the top-opening or side-opening pet door and then observing their choice or behavior. The researcher should also consider factors such as the dog's comfort, ease of use, and any potential confounding variables that may influence their preference.
Remember, experimental bias refers to any factors that systematically affect the results of an experiment, such as biased sampling, instrumentation, or data analysis. In this situation, cultural bias is more applicable as it relates to the researcher's assumption based on cultural norms rather than a specific experimental bias.