An unproven statement or proposition about a factor or phenomenon that is of interest to the researcher is called a(n)________.
A)situation
B)incident
C)hypothesis
D)theory
E)research question

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A hypothesis is a statement or proposition that is put forward as a potential explanation for a phenomenon or observation. It is considered unproven until it has been tested and either supported or rejected by data. Situations and incidents are not typically used in the context of research questions, and theories are explanations that have been extensively tested and supported by evidence. Research questions are typically broader and less specific than hypotheses.

An Unproven Statement or Proposition About a Factor or Phenomenon