"I wonder why Jim is so mean to Louise," Mary commented to Sheila over coffee."Maybe other people have always been mean to him,and so he is really angry all of the time.Maybe that makes him treat Louise badly,even though they are supposed to be in love," replies Sheila.According to the scientific method,Sheila has just posed a ________.
A) theory
B) problem
C) hypothesis
D) relative truth

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Sheila has posed a hypothesis, which is a possible explanation for why Jim is mean to Louise. A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction based on observations or previous knowledge, which can be tested through further research or investigation.

"I Wonder Why Jim Is So Mean to Louise," Mary