Six-year-old children can understand that hypotheses must be confirmed by the appropriate evidence, and they can sort out evidence concerning ________ variable(s).
A) only one
B) one or two
C) three
D) four or more

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Six-year-old children have the ability to understand and sort out evidence concerning one or two variables. They are still developing their cognitive ability to handle more complex information, so choices C and D can be ruled out. Choice A is too limiting as children at this age can handle more than one variable. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Six-Year-Old Children Can Understand That Hypotheses Must Be Confirmed by the Appropriate