Which Statement Best Describes a Good Scientific Theory

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Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes a good scientific theory?

• A)It has many explanatory principles.
• B)Its tenets explain the phenomenon so well that no new hypotheses need to be formulated.
• C)It results in testable predictions.
• D)It is narrow in focus and explains only a few specific phenomena.

Understand the concepts of mean, median, standard deviation, and range in data sets.

Calculate the mean and standard deviation from given data.

Apply the Empirical Rule to mound-shaped distributions to determine the percentage of data within one, two, or three standard deviations from the mean.

Use Tchebysheff's Theorem for any shaped distribution to estimate the proportion of observations within a certain number of standard deviations from the mean.

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Definitions:

Scoliosis

A spinal condition characterized by a sideways curve of the spine.

Thoracic

Refers to the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, encompassing the chest region.

Ribs Articulate

The connection of ribs to the spine and sternum that allows for their movement, facilitating breathing.

Transverse Foramina

Holes in the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae through which the vertebral artery passes to supply blood to the brain.