Below are six statements related to the observation that many songbirds learn to

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Below are six statements related to the observation that many songbirds learn to sing their species song, instead of producing it "automatically" when they are mature. Label each following statement as either a hypothesis (H), or a prediction (P). Male white-crowned sparrows learn their song early in life in order to demonstrate their brain quality to potential mates later on. Brain development and thus, the ability to learn a song, should be should be negatively affected by poor growth conditions early in life. We expect females to approach taped songs recorded from males that grew up under excellent conditions. Male birds that are able to learn their songs can mimic those of their immediate neighbours, which facilitates effective communication among rival males. White-crowned sparrows that are deprived of food early in life should not be able to copy the songs they hear as well as males that receive abundant food during the 10 - 50 day-old stage. Young males that leave their birthplace should be able to shift the dialect they sing to match that of their neighbours in a new location.

Explanation / Answer

(a) Hypothesis because it is based on facts

(b) Prediction because there are no facts to prove it

(c) Prediction

(d) Hypothesis

(e) Prediction

(f) Prediction

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