Which One of the Following Is Not Included in the Criteria

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is not included in the criteria for an acceptable research hypothesis?

• A) It explains existing data in simpler terms than competing hypotheses do.
• B) It has better than a 50 percent chance of being true.
• C) It fits into a framework of existing theories.
• D) It does not contradict the laws of nature.
• E) It presents an adequate explanation of the research problem.

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Definitions:

Held In Place

A state of being securely fixed in a specific position or location, preventing movement or loss.

Heart Murmur

A heart murmur is a sound heard during a heartbeat that can be a normal variant or indicative of an underlying heart condition.

Hissing Noise

A sound often produced by gas or steam escaping through a small orifice or by certain animals as a defensive mechanism.

Injured Valves

Refers to damage or dysfunction in the heart valves, which can disrupt normal blood flow and heart function.