Q1. Imagine a researcher starting work on the obesity epidemic. In their previous work, they were an environmental activist who campaigned against the plastic industry. In their current literature review, they select 10 studies for further review, all of which are focused on plastic and obesity, setting aside the papers on the role of pesticides (which may sometimes be vectored through plastics). This example best represents which cognitive bias? A. Anthropomorphism B. Black and white thinking C. clustering bias D. confirmation bias Q2. Basic research is key to innovation, but has a funding problem. In terms of the quality of the science, which of the following is the best solution? A. Increase the publics investment in basic research (e.g., individual taxes, tuition) B. Ask the beneficiaries of basic research (e.g., tech, industry, pharma) to directly fund research at universities C. Tax the beneficiaries of basic research (e.g., tech, industry, pharma) and distribute funds to basic research through an unaffiliated intermediary D. Demand that the beneficiaries of basic research (e.g., tech, industry, pharma) conduct more basic research within their organizations.

1. Q1. Imagine a researcher starting work on the obesity epidemic. In their previous work, they
were an environmental activist who campaigned against the plastic industry. In their current
literature review, they select 10 studies for further review, all of which are focused on plastic and
obesity, setting aside the papers on the role of pesticides (which may sometimes be vectored
through plastics). This example best represents which cognitive bias?
A. Anthropomorphism
B. Black and white thinking
C. clustering bias
D. confirmation bias
Q2.
Basic research is key to innovation, but has a funding problem. In terms of the quality of the
science, which of the following is the best solution?
A. Increase the publics investment in basic research (e.g., individual taxes, tuition)
B. Ask the beneficiaries of basic research (e.g., tech, industry, pharma) to directly fund research
at universities
C. Tax the beneficiaries of basic research (e.g., tech, industry, pharma) and distribute funds to
basic research through an unaffiliated intermediary
D. Demand that the beneficiaries of basic research (e.g., tech, industry, pharma) conduct more
basic research within their organizations