Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE About the Scientific

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE about the scientific method?

• A) Explanations by scientists generally are based on data.
• B) A scientific hypothesis may address a question such as why did a natural disaster occur in a certain area.
• C) Scientific hypotheses can be tested by other scientists.
• D) One of the failures of the scientific method is when a hypothesis is disproved and has to be rejected.

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Definitions:

Intangibles

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Long-term Liabilities

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Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting its liabilities, representing the ownership interest in the company.

Vertical Analysis

An approach to financial statement examination where each component within the principal groups of accounts (assets, liabilities, and equity) on a balance sheet is shown as a ratio of the overall category amount.