Which of the following statements is the best example of a hypothesis?
A) "All men are created equal."
B) "A penny saved is a penny earned."
C) "Unemployed men are more likely to commit spousal abuse than employed men."
D) "More than 300 million people live in the United States."

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A hypothesis is a statement that can be tested through scientific research. Option C is a statement that can be tested through research and data collection, making it the best example of a hypothesis. Option A is a philosophical belief and Option B is a proverb, neither of which can be tested through research. Option D is a factual statement, but not a hypothesis.

Which of the Following Statements Is the Best Example of a Hypothesis