A Hypothesis Is BEST Defined as A

question 211

Multiple Choice

A hypothesis is BEST defined as a:

• A)statement that can be used to test a prediction.
• B)broad, general explanation of the phenomenon of interest.
• C)specification of the precise manner in which a variable will be measured.
• D)behavior, event, or other characteristic that can assume different values.

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Definitions:

Barbiturate

A class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, used primarily for their sedative, hypnotic, and anti-seizure properties.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsession with weight loss, leading to extreme dieting and emaciation.

Body Image

An individual's perceptions, thoughts, and feelings about their own body's appearance, which can affect confidence, self-esteem, and mental health.

Female Athlete Triad

A syndrome affecting female athletes, characterized by disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis.