This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Refer to Exhibit 5-1. Which of the hypotheses violated the criterion that: hypotheses should follow ... (Read 135 times)

DyllonKazuo

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 565
Refer to Exhibit 5-1. Which of the hypotheses violated the criterion that: hypotheses should follow the principle of parsimony in providing explanations.
 
  a. Peter is an inherently bad boy who had stepped out of line and ran to the classroom by the back stairs in order to infuriate the teacher.
  b. Peter leapt from the ground directly into the classroom window.
  c. Peter has an identical twin whom the teacher did not know about. He and Peter arranged with the principal to stage the fire drill so that they could play this trick on the teacher.
  d. Peter slipped into the boy's room on the way out and returned to his seat from there.

Question 2

Refer to Exhibit 5-1. Which of the hypotheses violated the criterion that: hypotheses must be testable.
 
  a. Peter is an inherently bad boy who had stepped out of line and ran to the classroom by the back stairs in order to infuriate the teacher.
  b. Peter leapt from the ground directly into the classroom window.
  c. Peter has an identical twin whom the teacher did not know about. He and Peter arranged with the principal to stage the fire drill so that they could play this trick on the teacher.
  d. Peter slipped into the boy's room on the way out and returned to his seat from there.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

krakiolit

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A




DyllonKazuo

  • Member
  • Posts: 565
Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Excellent


kthug

  • Member
  • Posts: 332
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Did you know?

The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.

Did you know?

Your skin wrinkles if you stay in the bathtub a long time because the outermost layer of skin (which consists of dead keratin) swells when it absorbs water. It is tightly attached to the skin below it, so it compensates for the increased area by wrinkling. This happens to the hands and feet because they have the thickest layer of dead keratin cells.

Did you know?

People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.

Did you know?

According to research, pregnant women tend to eat more if carrying a baby boy. Male fetuses may secrete a chemical that stimulates their mothers to step up her energy intake.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library