DrRatard Was Trying to Determine the Cause of a Mysterious

question 37

Multiple Choice

Dr.Ratard was trying to determine the cause of a mysterious epidemic affecting fish in the gulf of New Mexico.His proposal that the deaths were caused by an organism called a protist is considered a(n) ________

• A)experiment.
• B)hypothesis.
• C)conclusion.
• D)theory.
• E)data set.

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Definitions:

Traditional Format

A standard format used in accounting or reporting that follows longstanding, established guidelines.

Gross Margin

A company's total sales revenue minus its cost of goods sold, divided by total sales revenue, expressed as a percentage, indicating the financial health and profitability of a company's core activities.

Cost Of Goods Sold

The particular expenses associated with generating the goods a business sells, covering labor and materials.

Opportunity Cost

The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen.