Which of These Is Not Important to the Development of Scientific

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not important to the development of scientific explanations?

• A) Measurement.
• B) Communication.
• C) Debate.
• D) All of these are important.

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Definitions:

Explanatory Variables

Variables in a statistical model that are used to explain variation in the response variable; also known as independent variables.

Response Variable

The variable in a study that responds or is presumed to change due to the influence of another variable.

Weakest Correlation

The situation where two variables have the smallest degree of linear relationship between them, often near zero.

Malaria Cases

The number of individuals diagnosed with malaria during a given time period.