Which of the Following Accurately Describes the Term Hypothesis

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes the term hypothesis?

• A) A test made to examine the validity of an educated guess
• B) An educated guess by a scientist to explain a phenomenon
• C) A study of how disease rates vary among different population groups
• D) An explanation for a phenomenon that has numerous lines of evidence to support it

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Definitions:

Nonparametric Counterpart

An equivalent statistical method or technique that does not assume the data follows any specific fixed distribution, often used as an alternative to traditional parametric tests.

Analysis of Variance

A statistical method used to test the difference between two or more means by examining the variances.

Nonparametric Method

A type of statistical method that does not assume a particular distribution for the data, often used when data doesn't fit normal distribution assumptions.

Matched Pairs

A study design in which each experimental unit (or subject) is paired with a control unit that is similar in terms of key variables except for the treatment under investigation.