According to the scientific method,a hypothesis
A)must have already been tested in previous experiments
B)must be phrased in highly technical jargon
C)must always be understandable to the layperson
D)must lead to predictions

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A hypothesis must lead to predictions, which can then be tested in experiments to either support or refute the hypothesis. The other choices are incorrect because a hypothesis does not necessarily need to have been tested before, does not have to be in technical jargon, and may not always be understandable to a layperson, although scientists strive to communicate their research in accessible ways.

According to the Scientific Method,a Hypothesis