What Is a Hypothesis

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is a hypothesis?

• A)research that involves looking at factors in two or more groups of subjects to see if there is a relationship to certain outcomes
• B)a stepwise process used by scientists to generate sound research findings
• C)an idea generated by scientists based on their observations
• D)research involving one group of subjects that receives a specific treatment and a second group of subjects that does not receive the treatment

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Definitions:

Trespasser

A person who enters or remains on property without the permission of the property owner.

Contributory Negligence

A legal doctrine where the plaintiff's own negligence partially caused or contributed to their harm, potentially reducing or barring their compensation.

Comparative Negligence

A legal doctrine that allocates damages based on the proportional fault of each party involved in an accident, allowing for partial financial recovery based on degree of fault.

Last Clear Chance

A doctrine in tort law that allows a plaintiff to recover damages even if they were partially at fault, if the defendant had the final opportunity to avoid the harm but failed to do so.