A Scientific Hypothesis Must Be Constructed with Which of the Following

question 26

Multiple Choice

A scientific hypothesis must be constructed with which of the following characteristics?

• A) It is always provable and clearly states what is already known to be fact.
• B) It provides a reasonable explanation to a question and is consistent with current observations; it must also be testable and falsifiable.
• C) It provides an explanation consistent with accepted theological ideas and does not need to be tested.
• D) It does not require testing by experimentation or additional observations. It is not falsifiable.

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Definitions:

Zoning

Regulations governing the use and development of land to shape urban growth and land use.

Negligence

A failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances, leading to damages or injury.

Statistical Tabulating

A process used in data analysis that involves organizing and summarizing data into useful tables which help in understanding the underlying patterns.

Surveyors

Professionals who assess and measure land, property, and construction projects to determine boundaries, dimensions, and the topographical makeup of an area.