Which of the Following Statements About a Hypothesis Is True

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about a hypothesis is true?

• A) A hypothesis is an explanation for a scientific phenomenon that has been repeatedly tested for many years and never disproved.
• B) A hypothesis can never be disproved. It can only be proved.
• C) A hypothesis is the initial observation of a natural phenomenon that leads to a question.
• D) A hypothesis is the question that stems from the observation of a natural phenomenon.
• E) A hypothesis is used to make a prediction about a future event that can later be observed or tested experimentally.

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