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:

Ovule

The structure in the plant ovary that develops into the seed following fertilization; also called megasporangium.

Medicinal Plant

Plants with bioactive compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes or as precursors for the synthesis of drugs.

Herbaceous

Describes plants with soft, green stems, without significant woody tissue, and which might die back at the end of the growing season.

Woody

Describes plant stems and structures that are hard and fibrous, typically found in trees and shrubs.