When a New Theory Is Proposed

question 83

Multiple Choice

When a new theory is proposed,

• A) scientists consider it a tentative explanation.
• B) it will not undergo further testing.
• C) it will undergo further testing in new studies.
• D) scientists can utilize supernatural phenomena to test it.

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Definitions:

Bumper Crop

An unusually large agricultural harvest, often leading to excess supply and possibly lower prices.

Price Elastic

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good or service changes in response to a change in its price.

Income Inelastic

A situation where the demand for a good does not significantly change with a change in consumer's income.

Real Prices

Prices that have been adjusted for inflation, reflecting the true purchasing power of money over time.