Which of the Following Is a Testable Hypothesis

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a testable hypothesis?

• A) Global warming will result in more tsunamis in the next 100 years.
• B) People who claim to have been abducted by aliens have higher scores on a paranoia scale than people in the general population.
• C) A list of meaningful words can be memorized more quickly than a list of nonsense syllables.
• D) Prayer will bring about healing of those stricken with AIDS.

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Definitions:

Open Wound

A wound characterized by a disruption in the continuity of body tissue, which may affect the skin internally or externally.

Scar Tissue

Fibrous tissue that forms over a wound as it heals, replacing normal skin or organ tissue but not its full function.

Caloric Intake

The total number of calories consumed by an individual through food and drink, critical for determining energy balance and nutritional health.

Swab Culture

A diagnostic test that involves collecting a specimen with a swab for the purpose of detecting pathogens.