Which statement is the best example of a hypothesis?
A) There is no relationship between fatigue and reaction time.
B) Sugar consumption is not related to level of activity.
C) Smaller class size is related to better academic performance.
D) Self-esteem does not affect persistence on a difficult task.

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A hypothesis is a tentative explanation or prediction about an observed phenomenon. Option C states that smaller class size is related to better academic performance which can be tested through research and experimentation. The other options are not predictions about an observed phenomenon but are rather statements of no association between variables.

Which Statement Is the Best Example of a Hypothesis