A Rival Hypothesis Is Defined As

question 15

Multiple Choice

A rival hypothesis is defined as:

• A) A hypothesis developed by another research colleague studying the same phenomenon.
• B) Alternative explanations apart from the independent variable that might account for the outcome.
• C) The establishment of a clear relationship between the independent and dependent variable.
• D) Assigning research subjects to treatment groups based on need rather than randomization.

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Definitions:

Single-Celled

Referring to organisms that consist of only one cell, carrying out all the functions necessary for life.

Dinoflagellates

A phylum of microorganisms found in marine and freshwater environments, known for their ability to conduct photosynthesis and for some species, to produce bioluminescence and harmful algal blooms.

Alveolates

A group of protists characterized by the presence of alveoli, small sacs underneath their cell membranes.

Kelps

Large brown seaweeds that grow in underwater forests in shallow oceans, known for their high growth rate and the complex habitat they provide for marine life.