A Hypothesis Is ______________

question 49

Multiple Choice

A hypothesis is ______________

• A) a testable proposition that explains an observed phenomenon or answers a question
• B) an instrument that is used to examine environmental conditions
• C) a proven scientific fact
• D) a prediction about something that has not yet been observed
• E) the design of an experiment that can be used in scientific inquiry

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Definitions:

Observational Epidemiological

The study of diseases within populations without manipulating the environment, observing the natural occurrence of health outcomes.

Multimorbidity

The coexistence of two or more chronic conditions in the same individual.

Socioeconomic Deprivation

A condition characterized by a lack of income, resources, and access to basic needs and services that are necessary for an acceptable standard of living.

Cross-sectional Study

A type of observational study that analyzes data from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time.