What Is a Hypothesis

question 40

Multiple Choice

What is a hypothesis?

• A)a fact that results from extensive experimentation and testing
• B)the summary of a large quantity of information
• C)the result of a single measurement or observation
• D)an attempt to explain an observation,or a series of observations
• E)an observation of a chemical reaction

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Definitions:

Altruistic Behaviour

Actions taken to benefit others without expecting any benefit or reward in return.

Prosocial Behaviour

Acts that are positively valued by society.

Payoff

The return or result obtained from an investment or action, often used in the context of games, economics, and decision-making.

Nature-Nurture Controversy

The nature-nurture controversy is an ongoing debate concerning the relative contributions of genetic inheritance (nature) and environmental factors (nurture) to human development.