Question

question 6 of 10 which of the following would be a valid hypothesis for a controlled experiment investigating a person’s ecological footprint? a. increasing the amount of waste you produce will increase your ecological footprint. b. what effect does increasing the amount of waste produced have on one’s ecological footprint? c. why is it important to know your ecological footprint? d. increasing the amount of waste you produce is a selfish behavior.

Explanation:

A hypothesis is a testable prediction. Option A makes a testable claim about the relationship between waste and ecological footprint. B is a question, C is about importance (not a hypothesis), D is a value judgment (not testable).

Answer:

A. Increasing the amount of waste you produce will increase your ecological footprint.