Tentative explanations that are formulated to explain observed phenomena are known as ____.
A)tautologies
B)theories
C)conjectures
D)perspectives
E)hypotheses

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Tentative explanations are called hypotheses. Theories are explanations that have been extensively tested and are generally accepted within the scientific community, while conjectures and perspectives are more informal ideas or opinions. Tautologies are statements that are always true and do not provide any new information.

Tentative Explanations That Are Formulated to Explain Observed Phenomena Are