The Explanatory Power of a Scientific Theory Is Most Closely

question 177

Multiple Choice

The explanatory power of a scientific theory is most closely linked to its capacity to generate testable

• A) assumptions.
• B) correlations.
• C) predictions.
• D) variables.

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Definitions:

Ultrasound

A medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of structures within the body.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis, involving the extraction of a small amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus to study genetic and chromosomal information.

Chorionic Villi Sampling

A prenatal test involving the sampling of chorionic villi from the placenta to detect genetic abnormalities.

Gestational Age

The age of an embryo or fetus calculated from the first day of the pregnant woman's last menstrual period.