Imagine that you are reading a popular news magazine, and you discover a headline that says, "Large sex differences found in math test scores.". Which of the following would be the best way to adopt a critical-thinking approach to this article?
a. Try to think about other explanations for the reported evidence.
b. Determine whether the results are consistent with your own observations.
c. Notice whether the research has been conducted by a male or a female.
d. Make sure that the article discusses statistical significance.
A
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