Question

you are conducting an experiment. the following statement is your prediction: if a pond contains chemical x, then there will be more deformed frogs compared to a pond that does not contain chemical x. which statement could be your hypothesis? a if a pond contains chemical x, then there will be less deformed frogs compared to a pond that does not contain chemical x. b the number of deformed frogs in five ponds that are polluted with chemical x is lower than the number of deformed frogs in five ponds without chemical x. c the number of deformed frogs in five ponds that are polluted with chemical x is higher than the number of deformed frogs in five ponds without chemical x. d if a pond contains chemical x, then there will be the same number of deformed frogs compared to a pond that does not contain chemical x.

Explanation:

A hypothesis is a test - able prediction. The original prediction is about more deformed frogs in ponds with chemical X. Option C is a more specific, test - able version of that prediction, stating a comparison between the number of deformed frogs in polluted and non - polluted ponds.

Answer:

C. The number of deformed frogs in five ponds that are polluted with chemical X is higher than the number of deformed frogs in five ponds without chemical X.