What Is the Result When a Well-Tested Hypothesis Is Supported

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the result when a well-tested hypothesis is supported by many independent studies in the scientific community?

• A) The hypothesis would be considered a scientific theory.
• B) The hypothesis is now be referred to as a prediction.
• C) Further experiments would not occur unless a sufficient alternative is proposed.
• D) The hypothesis is a fact that cannot be refuted.

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Definitions:

Scores

Numerical values that represent the performance or achievement of an individual or group, often used for assessment or comparison purposes.

Variables

Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types and can influence the outcome of experiments or studies.

Cause

A factor or event that brings about a specific effect, outcome, or result, often examined in contexts of cause and effect relationships.

Positively Correlated

A relationship between two variables where one variable increases as the other also increases.