What Is a Hypothesis

question 113

Multiple Choice

What is a hypothesis?

• A) an educated prediction that provides a testable explanation of a phenomenon
• B) a statement based on repeated experimental observation that describes some aspect of the world
• C) a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world confirmed through repeated observation and experimentation
• D) a manner for determining how a researcher will use variables in his/her study

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