In the Scientific Method, a Hypothesis

question 54

Multiple Choice

In the scientific method, a hypothesis

• A)is a statement of fact
• B)makes a prediction that can be tested
• C)is usually proven to be correct
• D)can only be tested once

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Definitions:

Median

The middle value in a data set when it is ordered from smallest to largest, or the mean of the two middle numbers when the set has an even number of observations.

Mathematical Average

Another term for mean, which is calculated by adding up all the numbers in a set of data and dividing by the count of numbers.

Mode

The datum that is most recurrent in a given data set.

Set Of Data

A collection of related information or numerical values that are analyzed or used in statistics and research.