A researcher poses the following question: "Does the breed of a dog determine its ability to learn complex interactive skills?" This question is an example of a(n):
A)hypothesis.
B)prediction.
C)forecast.
D)axiom.

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A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction about the relationship between two or more variables. In this case, the researcher is hypothesizing that breed may have an impact on a dog's ability to learn complex interactive skills. This question is not a prediction, forecast, or axiom, as those terms refer to different concepts.

A Researcher Poses the Following Question: "Does the Breed of a Dog