Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 11TY
An acceptable scientific hypothesis:
a. can be tested
b. can be proven true
c. can be proven false
d. both (a) and (c)
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