A Scientist Should Consider a Hypothesis to Be Supported If

question 34

Multiple Choice

A scientist should consider a hypothesis to be supported if

• A) observed data are consistent with the hypothesis.
• B) there is a general belief that the hypothesis is probably correct.
• C) it is not possible to falsify the hypothesis.
• D) they receive financial support for research to be conducted into the hypothesis.

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Definitions:

IRR Rule

A decision-making tool used in finance to evaluate investments, stating that a project is acceptable if its internal rate of return exceeds the required rate of return.

NPV

A method used to evaluate the attractiveness of an investment project, assessing the value of all future cash flows against initial expenditure.

IRR

The Internal Rate of Return is a financial measurement employed to evaluate the potential profitability of investments.

Required Return

represents the minimum percentage profit incumbent upon an investment to be considered worthwhile by an investor, factoring in risks associated.