The Primary Basis on Which an Hypothesis May Be Elevated

question 17

Multiple Choice

The primary basis on which an hypothesis may be elevated to the status of a theory is:

• A) the acceptance by most people that the hypothesis is a fact.
• B) the repeated confirmation of the hypothesis by observation and experimentation.
• C) the length of time since the hypothesis was first suggested.
• D) the lack of a reasonable alternate hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue that extends from the brainstem down the vertebral canal, playing a critical role in transmitting neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Brain

The central organ of the human nervous system, located in the skull, responsible for cognitive and bodily functions.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for connecting the CNS to limbs and organs.