A Researcher Tested the Hypothesis That Hoverflies Prefer to Feed

question 1

Multiple Choice

A researcher tested the hypothesis that hoverflies prefer to feed on white-colored flowers. She presented flies with an equal number of red, blue, and white flowers and recorded their visitation behavior. She found that bees did not exhibit a preference for any color. This is an example of:

• A) Alternate results
• B) A nondirectional hypothesis
• C) Negative results
• D) Causality results
• E) A scientific theory

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