Question

Victor noticed that every time he ate cheese or drank milk he had an upset stomach afterward. He concluded that he was probably lactose intolerant and decided to stop eating dairy to see if he felt better. This is an example of

Answer 1

Answer:

This is an example of hypothesis testing.

Explanation:

A hypothesis is assumed to find out a causal relationship between two factors. Here, cheese or milk is independent factor and an upset stomach is a dependent factor. Victor wishes to confirm the causal relationship between stomach upset and intake of cheese or milk; so that her lactose intolerance shall be confirmed. Therefore, this activity is a form of hypothesis testing.