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The chapter advises that researchers, in order to gain new perspectives, should:
 
  a. practice formulating testable hypotheses.
  b. ask subjects about their experiences in research.
  c. create thoughtful operational definitions.
  d. play with their thoughts.

Question 2

The example presented in the chapter regarding negative reinforcement reveals the importance of:
 
  a. common words may have special meanings in science.
  b. negative correlations in research.
  c. falsification.
  d. paradigm shifts.

Question 3

Conclusions in science should be viewed from the perspective of:
 
  a. the scientist.
  b. the research participant.
  c. the witness.
  d. all of these.

Question 4

The notion that science advances through paradigm shifts is attributed to:
 
  a. Karl Popper.
  b. Galileo.
  c. Thomas Kuhn.
  d. Isaac Newton.

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