EP HUMAN BIOLOGY-MODIFIED MASTERING
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ISBN: 9780134326436
Author: Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON CO
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Chapter 1, Problem 5TY
A broad hypothesis that has been supported by repeated experimentation is known as:
a. a proven hypothesis
b. a supported hypothesis
c. a theory
d. dogma
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