The Primary Hypothesis

question 61

Multiple Choice

The primary hypothesis:

• A) is often supported, while the null hypothesis is often rejected.
• B) must be constantly reevaluated and modified during the course of the study.
• C) may eventually be dropped or modified if the null hypothesis is consistently supported by several studies.
• D) may be dropped if the null hypothesis uses a single methodology.

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Definitions:

Rutherford

A term often referencing Ernest Rutherford, a physicist known for his discoveries in the field of nuclear physics and for the Rutherford model of the atom.

Electron

A negatively charged subatomic particle present in every atom that primarily facilitates the flow of electricity in solid materials.

Boron

A metalloid element with the symbol B, essential for plant growth and used in fiberglass and borosilicate glass.

Protons

Positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom, contributing to the atom's mass and charge.