Which of the following most accurately how people tend to test hypotheses about a relationship between variables?
A) By gathering evidence that does not support the hypothesis
B) By gathering evidence that supports the hypothesis
C) By gathering as much evidence as possible that either supports or does not support the hypothesis
D) By neglecting to gather evidence and following intuition

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People tend to confirm their hypotheses rather than seeking out evidence that might disprove them, a tendency known as confirmation bias.

Which of the Following Most Accurately How People Tend to Test