A Systematic Explanation of a Phenomenon That Organizes Known Facts

question 177

Multiple Choice

A systematic explanation of a phenomenon that organizes known facts, allows the prediction of new facts, and permits a degree of control over the phenomenon is known as a ________.

• A) hypothesis
• B) theory
• C) postulate
• D) principle

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Definitions:

Research Hypothesis

An assertion or prediction based on theory or prior evidence, indicating a specific relationship or effect between variables.

Average Rate

An arithmetic mean that represents the change in a variable over a specific period of time.

Z-Test Statistic

A statistical measure used in hypothesis testing, which indicates how many standard deviations an element is from the mean.

Interpret

To explain the meaning of information or data, often by drawing inferences or conclusions.