A Hypothesis Is Defined As

question 77

Multiple Choice

A hypothesis is defined as:

• A) the principle that a scientific theory must make predications that are specific enough to expose the theory to the possibility of disconfirmation.
• B) an organized system of assumptions and principles that purports to explain a specified set of phenomena and their interrelationships.
• C) a statement that attempts to predict a set of phenomena, and specifies relationships among variables that can be empirically tested.
• D) the precise meaning of a term, which specifies the operations for observing and measuring the process or phenomenon being investigated.

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Definitions:

Immunization

The process of inducing protection against infectious diseases through the administration of vaccines, leading to immunity.

Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

A national public health institute in the United States tasked with protecting public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability.

Screened

The act of undergoing a process where individuals are evaluated or tested for certain characteristics or qualifications.

Rabies

A viral disease transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, characterized by symptoms such as fever, headache, excess salivation, muscle spasms, paralysis, and often leading to death if untreated.