Which of the Following Is the Definition for a Scientific

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the definition for a scientific hypothesis?

• A)The gathering of data through observations
• B)A tentative explanation used to explain observed activities
• C)A well-tested and widely accepted view that explains observable facts
• D)An educated guess

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Definitions:

Proliferate

To increase rapidly in numbers; commonly used in biological contexts to describe cell multiplication.

Myelination

The process of wrapping axons with myelin, a fatty substance that speeds up the transmission of electrical signals in the nervous system.

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Conduction

Transfer of energy, such as heat, from one point to another without evident movement in the conducting body.