For a Hypothesis to Be Scientifically Valid, It Must Be

question 46

Multiple Choice

For a hypothesis to be scientifically valid, it must be _______ and it must be possible to _______ it.

• A) testable; prove
• B) testable; reject
• C) controlled; prove
• D) controlled; reject
• E) testable; control

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Definitions:

Positive-Sum Game

A situation in game theory in which the sum of gains and losses is greater than zero, indicating that all participants can benefit from cooperation or competition.

Oligopoly

A market structure characterized by a few firms controlling a large portion of the market share, influencing prices and competition.

Competitive Ideal

An economic theory suggesting that markets perform optimally when there is a high level of competition among firms, leading to better products and services for consumers.

Product Development

The process of creating or improving a product or service, from initial idea through research, design, testing, and finally to launch.