Masteringbiology With Pearson Etext -- Standalone Access Card -- For Human Biology Format: Access Card Package
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Author: Johnson, Michael D.
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Chapter 1, Problem 11TY
An acceptable scientific hypothesis:
a. can be tested
b. can be proven true
c. can be proven false
d. both (a) and (c)
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- In an observational study Researchers manipulate conditions to test hypotheses b Researchers gather data in a real world setting without manipulating conditions c Researchers control for unintended effects of the test group manipulation by using a sham control d researchers test whether their data fit predictions generated by a hypothesis e B and Darrow_forwarda) Does the data support your hypothesis? b) How could you improve this experiment? Consider the other factors you could have / should have controlled in this experiment.arrow_forwardA good hypothesis requires a testable ___________ that is ___________.arrow_forward
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