Hydrothermal Springs Located on the Floor of Mid-Ocean Rift Valleys

question 20

Multiple Choice

Hydrothermal springs located on the floor of mid-ocean rift valleys can reach temperatures as high as approximately

• A)40°C.
• B)100°C.
• C)400°C.
• D)1000°C.

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis that suggests there is no statistical significance between the specified sets of observations, usually representing a statement of no effect or no difference.

Alternative Hypothesis

The hypothesis in a statistical test that proposes a difference or effect, opposing the null hypothesis, and is considered true if the null hypothesis is rejected.

Alternative Hypothesis

A statement that proposes a new theory or relationship, typically suggesting that there is a statistically significant effect or association between variables.

P-value

The likelihood of achieving outcomes as significant as, or more so than what was actually observed in the study, assuming the null hypothesis is true.