As part of the scientific method, scientists form testable predictions that can be observed and measured. These are called

A) theories.
B) proofs.
C) hypotheses.
D) models.


Answer: C
Rationale: A hypothesis is a testable prediction that can be confirmed or rejected. In contrast, a theory is an explanation for a broad range of observations.

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A. Method B. Discussion C. Results D. Abstract

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Since the Eskimo language has many words for snow, the strongest form of the Whorfian hypothesis maintains Europeans could not understand snow as the Eskimo do. How could Europeans gain an appreciation for snow somewhat akin to the Eskimo and what would the Whorfian hypothesis have to say that?

What will be an ideal response?

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In comparison with heterosexual attachments, romantic same-sex attachments tend to happen at

a slightly earlier age. a much earlier age. a later age. the same age.

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The distinctive characteristic of the Sidman avoidance procedure is that _______

a. the aversive event is signaled b. the aversive event is not signaled c. the aversive event is signaled twice d. there is no aversive event

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