Some chickens lay an egg every day. Other chickens produce few eggs. A study is planned to examine some factors that might affec
t the number of eggs produced by chickens. Which of the following is NOT a suitable hypothesis for the study? If there is more protein in the feed, then more eggs are produced.
If the cage for the chickens is larger, they will produce more eggs.
If chickens receive more hours of light, then they will produce more eggs.
If more eggs are produced by the chickens, they will lose more weight.
Answer: If more eggs are produced by the chickens, they will lose more weight.
Explanation:
A hypothesis is a statement which is written as a kind of prediction or assumption. It is based upon few evidences that are obtained by the observations. A hypothesis can be tested using suitable methodologies.The hypothesis can be true or false it depends upon the results of experimental trials.
Here, the hypothesis can be based upon the factors which helps in laying eggs by the chickens such as protein intake, cage size, and light condition. Hence, D is not a suitable hypothesis for study as it is not supporting what factors support the egg laying by the chickens instead it suggests the loss of weight by the chicken due to egg laying.
