Which of the Following Questions Could NOT Be Used to Develop

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions could NOT be used to develop a testable hypothesis?

• A) Does exposure to secondhand smoke affect the probability of developing lung cancer?
• B) Do organic vegetables contain harmful substances?
• C) Should everyone drink bottled water only?
• D) Does a can of vegetable juice contain more salt than the same size can of iced tea?

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Definitions:

Sensory Response

Sensory response is the reaction of a person's sensory systems, such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch, to external stimuli.

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests that our perception of sound depends on where each component frequency produces vibrations along the basilar membrane of the inner ear.

Frequency Theory

A theory in the study of hearing that suggests pitch is determined by the rate at which nerve impulses are fired in response to sound vibrations.

High Pitches

Sounds that have a high frequency, typically perceived as shrill or squeaky, easily distinguishable from lower pitch sounds.