A Hypothesis Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

A hypothesis is

• A)an assumption about behavior
• B)a prediction of what will occur given certain assumptions
• C)a prediction of what will occur regardless of assumptions
• D)a forecast of future events
• E)useful only if the assumptions are realistic

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