After Reading About the Possible Causes of Schizophrenia, a Scientist

question 42

Multiple Choice

After reading about the possible causes of schizophrenia, a scientist thinks that a virus is the most likely cause. What term most accurately describes the scientist's idea?

• A) hypothesis
• B) dependent variable
• C) extraneous variable
• D) experimental estimate

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Definitions:

Malthusian Theory

The hypothesis proposed by Thomas Malthus suggesting that population growth tends to outpace the production of food, potentially leading to starvation, disease, and conflict.

Retail Sales

The total value of goods and services sold to consumers through retail stores, considered an indicator of consumer spending and economic health.

Capital

Financial assets or the financial value of assets, such as cash and buildings, used by a business to generate wealth.

LDCs

Acronym for Less Developed Countries, referring to countries with lower levels of economic development and standard of living.