Multiple Working Hypotheses Result When

question 26

Multiple Choice

Multiple working hypotheses result when:

• A) several hypotheses potentially explain the same data.
• B) scientists have no sound hypothesis to test, but end up testing several equally unlikely explanations in order to keep their research moving forward.
• C) the simplest hypothesis cannot be falsified.
• D) scientists cannot produce replicable results with the most likely hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Past Hospitalizations

A record of previous admissions to hospitals for treatment, which can be important for diagnosing and managing health conditions.

Gathering Data

The process of collecting information or facts from different sources for a specific purpose, such as research or analysis.

Patient's Information

Personal, medical, and health-related data provided by or about a patient, used for the purpose of receiving healthcare services.

Physical Environment

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