Which of the Following Statements Is a Hypothesis

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a hypothesis?

• A) If a student buys a meal plan, he or she will eat more vegetables.
• B) Ginny gained 5 lbs her freshman year.
• C) Blake failed the test.
• D) There are more calories in french fries than in colas.
• E) I like my biology class better than my other classes.

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Definitions:

Externality

An externality is a cost or benefit caused by a producer that is not financially incurred or received by that producer.

Market Exchange

The process through which goods, services, or assets are traded between buyers and sellers at a determined price.

Negative Externalities

Unintended and unfavourable outcomes of an activity or transaction that affect third-party stakeholders who did not choose to be involved in that activity.

Positive Externalities

Benefits experienced by a third party not directly involved in the production or consumption of a good or service.