Testing a Hypothesis Is the Third Step in a Scientific

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Multiple Choice

Testing a hypothesis is the third step in a scientific investigation. This step is derived from which goal of psychology?

• A) description
• B) explanation
• C) prediction
• D) control

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Definitions:

Colloid

A mixture wherein fine particles are dispersed throughout another substance without dissolving, such as in gels or emulsions.

Suspension

Liquid through which a solid is dispersed and from which the solid separates unless the liquid is kept in motion.

Equilibrium

A state of balance between opposing forces or actions.

Steady State

A condition where all aspects of a system are in balance and unchanging over time, often used in physics, chemistry, and physiology.