Consider the Following Observation: Male Song Sparrows Sing More at Dawn

question 6

Multiple Choice

Consider the following observation: Male song sparrows sing more at dawn than during any other time the day.
With regard to this observation, the statement "Males sing to provide accurate information to mates about their physical condition" is an example of

• A) a causal question.
• B) a prediction.
• C) test evidence.
• D) a hypothesis.

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