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 testable prediction related to the experiment. The prediction given is that ponds with chemical X have more deformed frogs. Option c states that the number of deformed frogs in ponds with chemical X is higher than those without, which aligns with the prediction and is a testable hypothesis (it can be verified by counting deformed frogs in the two groups of ponds). Option a contradicts the prediction, option b also contradicts, and option d suggests no difference, which doesn't match the prediction.

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.