Scientific Theories ________

question 23

Multiple Choice

Scientific theories ________.

• A) are nearly the same things as hypotheses
• B) are supported by, and make sense of, many observations
• C) cannot be tested because the described events occurred only once
• D) are predictions of future events

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Definitions:

Isoquant

A curve that shows all combinations of inputs that produce the same level of output, used in production theory to analyze optimal input combinations.

Absolute Value

In mathematics, the distance of a number on the number line from zero, without considering direction; it's always a positive value.

Slope

The slope is the measure of the steepness or incline of a line, typically described as the ratio of the rise over the run between two points on the line.

Isocost Line

A line that represents all combinations of inputs which have the same total cost.