What Is the Definition of Hypothesis

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Multiple Choice

What is the definition of hypothesis?

• A) An investigation about how a testable prediction is carried out
• B) An organized set of principles used to explain observed phenomena
• C) The specific procedure through which a set of questions is tested
• D) An explicit, testable prediction about the conditions under which an event will occur

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Definitions:

Definitional Theory

An approach in semantics and logic that emphasizes the role of explicit definitions in specifying the meaning of expressions or concepts.

Folk Theory

Informal beliefs held by people about how the world works, often not based on scientific evidence but on cultural experiences and wisdom.

Definitional Theory

A theory or approach that emphasizes the importance of clear definitions for the precise communication of ideas and for analytical purposes.

Semantic Elements

Parts of a markup language like HTML that give information about the contents of the document rather than just presentation, helping with the structure and meaning.