alleryStrong inference reduces confirmation bias by entertaining what?
ASeveral rival hypotheses
BOne favoured hypothesis
COnly supporting data
DFewer trials overall
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Several rival hypotheses
1. Confirmation bias arises from holding a single hypothesis.
2. Strong inference stresses entertaining multiple alternative hypotheses.
3. Relying on one idea or only supporting data would increase bias.
_Source: Wikipedia, Scientific method, Hypothesis development_
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