What Is a Hypothesis

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Multiple Choice

What is a hypothesis?

• A)a conclusion drawn from an experiment
• B)a random guess as to what might happen in an experiment
• C)a system of interrelated ideas used to explain a set of observations
• D)a tentative statement about the relationship between two or more variables

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Definitions:

Public Ownership

Ownership of assets by the government or a government entity, rather than by private individuals or organizations.

Laissez-faire

An economic system in which transactions between private parties are free from state intervention, including restrictive regulations, taxes, and tariffs.

Capitalist Economy

An economic system where private individuals and business owners control the production, distribution, and exchange of goods and services, typically driven by profit motives.

Central Planning

An economic system where all major production, investment, and allocation decisions are made by the government or a central authority.