An Educated Prediction That Provides a Testable Explanation of a Phenomenon

question 44

Multiple Choice

An educated prediction that provides a testable explanation of a phenomenon is a(n) :

• A) theory.
• B) hypothesis.
• C) law.
• D) observational definition.

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Definitions:

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate of tax applied to the last unit of income or additional dollar earned, indicating how much of the next earned dollar will be taken in taxes.

Federal Personal Income Tax

Tax levied by the federal government on individuals' income, with rates varying based on income levels.

Social Security Taxes

Social Security taxes are taxes collected to fund the Social Security program, which provides retirement, disability, and survivorship benefits to eligible Americans.

Income

Money received, typically on a regular basis, for work or through investments.