In the Scientific Method, a Hypothesis Is

question 80

Multiple Choice

In the scientific method, a hypothesis is

• A) a final answer to a question.
• B) formulated by statistical analysis of data.
• C) an alternative to an experiment.
• D) the basis for making predictions.
• E) formulated solely by speculation.

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical substances produced by glands in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs, essential for every activity of life.

Endocrine Glands

Glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating processes like growth, metabolism, and mood.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate various bodily functions by traveling through the bloodstream to tissues or organs.

Bloodstream

is the system of blood vessels within an organism through which the blood circulates, carrying oxygen, nutrients, and waste products to and from various tissues.