What Is a Hypothesis

question 60

Multiple Choice

What is a hypothesis?  

• A) A report of the findings of scientific experiments
• B) A specific conclusion of an experiment in an "if … then" format
• C) A way of using isolated facts to reach a general idea that may explain a phenomenon
• D) The summary of the outcomes of scientific findings
• E) A testable explanation of a natural phenomenon

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Definitions:

Withheld

The act of holding back or keeping something from happening or being known.

Pays

A term that likely refers to the act of giving money in exchange for goods, services, or to fulfill obligations, but without additional context, it's too generic to define specifically.

Public Good

A product or service that is provided without profit for the benefit of all members of a society, characterized by its non-excludability and non-rivalry in consumption.

Marginal Benefit Curve

A graphical representation that shows how the benefit to consumers changes as the quantity of a good or service increases.