Which of the Following Statements Is a Hypothesis Rather Than

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a hypothesis rather than a theory?

• A) Matter is composed of atoms.
• B) Female birds prefer to mate with male birds that have longer tails.
• C) Modern organisms descended from preexisting life-forms.
• D) Living things are made of cells.

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Definitions:

Modern View

A contemporary perspective or way of thinking that reflects current beliefs, values, and practices.

Existential Import

The implication that something exists within the context of a proposition.

Modern View

A contemporary perspective or approach that reflects the current state of understanding, thinking, or practice in a particular domain.

Existential Import

a principle in traditional logic asserting that affirmative statements imply the existence of their subjects, essential in understanding syllogisms and propositions.