Which of the Following Is Not a Feature of Scientific

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a feature of scientific hypotheses?

• A) They are unable to be falsified.
• B) They make predictions.
• C) They are based on observations.
• D) They can be tested by experimentation.
• E) They can be tested by observational analysis.

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Definitions:

Controlled Observations

Observational research methods where variables are manipulated or controlled in order to investigate their effects on other variables.

Naturalistic Observations

A research method in which subjects are observed in their natural environment without any manipulation by the researcher.

Introspection

The study or monitoring of one's own thoughts and feelings.

Ecological Validity

The extent to which the findings of a study can be applied to and represent real-world settings and behaviors outside the context of the study itself.