Failing to Support the Scientific Hypothesis Could Result for Numerous

question 9

Multiple Choice

Failing to support the scientific hypothesis could result for numerous reasons. Which of the following is NOT among those reasons?

• A) the scientific hypothesis was conceived properly, but was actually false
• B) the literature review was misinterpreted, leading to a misconceived scientific hypothesis
• C) one or more prior studies may have been wrong, leading to a misconceived scientific hypothesis
• D) the null hypothesis was conceived properly, and was false

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Definitions:

Gini Coefficient

A measure of inequality within a population, expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 0 signifies perfect equality and 1 signifies maximum inequality.

Decades

Periods of ten years.

Income Inequality

The unequal distribution of earnings among individuals or households within a society or region.

Technological Change

The introduction of new methods of production or new products intended to increase the productivity of existing inputs or to raise marginal products.