A Hypothesis Is Defined As

question 38

Multiple Choice

A hypothesis is defined as:

• A)a statement that attempts to predict a set of phenomena,and specifies relationships among variables that can be empirically tested.
• B)an organized system of assumptions and principles that purports to explain a specified set of phenomena and their interrelationships.
• C)the precise meaning of a term which specifies the operations for observing and measuring the process or phenomenon being investigated.
• D)the principle that a scientific theory must make predications that are specific enough to expose the theory to the possibility of disconfirmation.

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Definitions:

Biologic Agent

Substances derived from living organisms used in the treatment or prevention of diseases.

Public Health Preparedness

The readiness of public health systems to handle emergencies, including pandemics, natural disasters, and bioterrorism, through planning, training, and resource allocation.

Mortality

A fatal outcome.

Influenza Outbreak

A sudden increase in the occurrence of the influenza virus in a specific area, leading to widespread illness among the population.