Which of the following phrases is not an example of a working hypothesis?
A) Alcoholics attending weekly support group meetings will have lower rates of alcohol-related missed days from work compared to those not attending these meetings.
B) Mothers of teen daughters who smoke are more likely to be smokers themselves.
C) Obesity is a product of a built environment that promotes sedentary lifestyles.

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A working hypothesis is a testable statement that can be investigated through experimentation or observation. Option C is more of a general statement or theory rather than a specific, testable hypothesis.

Which of the Following Phrases Is Not an Example of a Working