What is the hypothetico-deductive method of investigation?

What will be an ideal response?


The hypothetico-deductive method of investigation consists of observing a phenomenon, forming hypotheses to try and explain the observations, making experimental predictions based on those hypotheses, and finally testing out the predictions by doing specific experiments.

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A) twice as many crossovers B) twice as many chromatids C) half as many chromatids D) the same number of chromatids E) half as many chromosomes

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The octopus and squid are cephalopods and are members of which group?

A. amphibians B. cnidarians C. mollusks D. echinoderms E. arthropods

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A ________ provides an inventor with government-granted protection of an invention for a period of time, preventing others from using or making the invention without being licensed to do so

A) clinical trial B) NDA C) patent D) royalty E) licensing agreement

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Which of the following is NOT true about naked mole rats?

A. They can survive in burrows with high levels of carbon dioxide. B. They seem to be resistant to getting cancer. C. They often live for 30 years. D. Their cells do not produce telomerase.

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