An Unproven Statement or Proposition About a Factor or Phenomenon

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An unproven statement or proposition about a factor or phenomenon that is of interest to the researcher is called a hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Reaction Chain

A sequence of actions triggered by stimuli, where each response serves as a cue for the next action in the sequence.

Fixed Action Chain

A sequence of behaviors in response to a specific stimulus, where each action in the sequence automatically triggers the next, with little to no variability.

Graylag Goose

A wild goose species, Anser anser, which is native to Europe and Asia, known for its role in studies of animal behavior, especially imprinting.

Imprinting

A form of rapid learning that occurs in some animals and birds shortly after birth or hatching, allowing them to recognize a parent or follow an object.