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A scientist agrees with the scientific consensus that dinosaurs had scaly skin. Then he discovers a new fossil that indicates a dinosaur had feathers. The scientist refuses to consider the new evidence because it does not agree with the accepted ideas. The scientist is
being biased by the scientific consensus.
practicing skepticism by ignoring evidence.
being open-minded by finding new fossils.
drawing conclusions supported by evidence.

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being biased by the scientific consensus.

Refusing to consider new evidence because it conflicts with established ideas is bias (conformity/confirmation bias), not proper scientific skepticism or open-mindedness.