Chapter 1, Problem 9STP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : The statements that are hypotheses to be identified.

Concept Introduction : A logical, methodical technique for solving a scientific problem is known as the scientific method. Making observations, proposing and testing hypotheses, and creating theories are all steps in the scientific method.

Answer to Problem 9STP

The statements (B) and (E) are hypotheses.

Explanation of Solution

A logical, methodical technique for solving a scientific problem is known as the scientific method.

Making observations, proposing and testing hypotheses, and creating theories are all steps in the scientific method.

A hypothesis is a theory put up to explain an observable. Only if it explains what is really witnessed is it valuable. The hypothesis must be modified when experimental data does not support it.

The statements (B) and (E) are hypotheses.

Since the car is not starting, you made a hypothesis that the reason might be due to the battery death.

In statement (E), your friend is using the term may be which is a guess that needs to have experimented with.