Which of the following is not necessary for a hypothesis to be accepted by the scientific community? A) It must be testable. B) It must predict something other than the observations it was based on. C) It must be based on observations or facts. D) There must be alternative hypotheses proposed.

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While alternative hypotheses are important in scientific inquiry, they are not a requirement for a hypothesis to be accepted by the scientific community. The other options (A, B, C) are all necessary components of a valid scientific hypothesis.

Which of the Following Is not Necessary for a Hypothesis