Which of the Following Is Not a Good Example of a Hypothesis

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a good example of a hypothesis?

• A)There is no relationship between fatigue and reaction time.
• B)Increased sugar consumption leads to an increased level of activity.
• C)Smaller class size is related to better academic performance.
• D) A person's level of self-esteem is related to how long he or she will persist at a difficult task.

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Definitions:

Transform Boundaries

Plate boundaries where tectonic plates slide horizontally past each other, often leading to earthquakes.

Mid-Ocean Ridge

A series of mountains beneath the ocean, generated by the shifting of tectonic plates, where fresh oceanic crust is formed.

Shear Zone

A generally tabular zone of rock that is more highly sheared and deformed than rocks outside the zone.

Fold and Thrust Belts

Regions in the Earth's crust where the layers of rock have been folded and thrusted over one another due to compressional forces, often found in mountainous areas.