A Hypothesis Is ____________

question 15

Multiple Choice

A hypothesis is ____________

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

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Definitions:

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on the surface of a cell or within a cell that bind to specific molecules like hormones, neurotransmitters, or drugs, leading to a cellular response.

Unrehearsed Short-Term Memories

Unrehearsed short-term memories refer to the information and sensory experiences that are held in the short-term memory for a brief period of time without the effort of maintenance or rehearsal, and are typically forgotten unless consciously retained.

Three Consonants

A sequence or group of three consonantal letters or sounds in a row within a word or phrase.

Meta-analysis

It's a statistical method that combines the results of multiple scientific studies to arrive at a comprehensive conclusion.