A Hypothesis Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

A hypothesis is

• A)an alternative to using models.
• B)a testable statement used to explain observations.
• C)an untestable explanation used to explain observations.
• D)a fact.
• E)the same as a theory.

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Definitions:

Validity

The quality of being logically or factually sound; in logic, refers specifically to arguments where the conclusion necessarily follows from the premises.

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The implication that a statement or proposition presupposes the existence of certain entities it refers to, affecting its truth value.