Which of the following would be a valid hypothesis for a scientific

investigation about how transportation affects food security?

O

A. Why do local farmers markets have food with such high prices?

O B. I cannot afford foods purchased from the local farmers market.

O

C. Foods that travel great distances cost less than foods bought

locally

O D. How does the distance a food travels affect its affordability?

Question

Biology

Cochran

17 May, 16:17

Which of the following would be a valid hypothesis for a scientific

investigation about how transportation affects food security?

O

A. Why do local farmers markets have food with such high prices?

O B. I cannot afford foods purchased from the local farmers market.

O

C. Foods that travel great distances cost less than foods bought

locally

O D. How does the distance a food travels affect its affordability?

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Answers (2)

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Ruth Lawson · Answer 1

Foods that travel great distances cost less than foods bought

locally

Explanation:

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Friday · Answer 2

The correct option is C. Foods that travel great distances cost less than foods bought locally.

Explanation:

According to the scientific method of research, it gets initiated with a scientific question. To answer that question, a hypothesis is drawn. A hypothesis is a tentative statement based on which experiments are designed to check the authenticity of the hypothesis. Based on the observations and experiments, conclusions are drawn.

In the above-mentioned question, option C is a tentative statement that can be tested. Hence, it is the correct option.