What is the opposite of "cherry picking"?

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First you have to have an open mind yourself. Try to approach the subject with no perceived thoughts. Leave room for a little doubt even if in your own mind you are 90% sure based on your early findings. Part of the educational process is to hear and study the apposing views. The more information the better. This way you can get a true sense of what is fact and what is fiction. Once you finish processing all the information take time to nurture your opinion on the subject. After you are sure of the consistency of your research you will be ready to relay your hypothesis.

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