After Reading About the Possible Causes of Schizophrenia, a Scientist

question 42

Multiple Choice

After reading about the possible causes of schizophrenia, a scientist thinks that a virus is the most likely cause. What term most accurately describes the scientist's idea?

• A) hypothesis
• B) dependent variable
• C) extraneous variable
• D) experimental estimate

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Definitions:

Price Floors

A minimum price set by the government, above which a particular good or service can be traded in the market.

Sellers

Individuals or entities that offer goods or services in exchange for money or other compensation.

Binding Price Floor

A price floor set above the equilibrium market price, causing a surplus by preventing the market price from falling to its equilibrium level.

Sellers

Individuals or entities that offer goods or services for sale to potential buyers.