A hypothesis can be defined as:
a. a finding that demonstrates a cause and effect.
b. a statement made prior to initiating the study to be proved or disproved.
c. subjects who do not receive the treatment in a study.
d. a study in which one group is randomly assigned.
Question 2
Which of the following is the definition of the scientific method?
a. Study results generated through opinion polls.
b. A carefully planned process for answering a specific question.
c. Study results generated through chance discoveries.
d. Study questions generated as a result of product promotions.