The Main Purpose of Hypothesis Testing Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of hypothesis testing is

• A) to find differences between people.
• B) to describe human behavior.
• C) to make accurate predictions about the world.
• D) to allow science to continue.
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Conjugate Base

The species that remains after a Bronsted-Lowry acid has donated a proton, capable of accepting a proton to reform the acid.

Acid/Base Reaction

A chemical reaction that involves the transfer of protons (H+) between a base (proton acceptor) and an acid (proton donor).

Basicity

A measure of the ability of a substance to accept hydrogen ions (protons), often used to describe the strength of bases.

Formic Acid

The simplest carboxylic acid, with the formula HCOOH, used industrially and as an antiseptic.