What is a hypothesis?
A) an educated prediction that provides a testable explanation of a phenomenon
B) a statement based on repeated experimental observation that describes some aspect of the world
C) a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world confirmed through repeated observation and experimentation
D) a manner for determining how a researcher will use variables in his/her study

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A hypothesis is an educated prediction that provides a testable explanation of a phenomenon. It is a proposed explanation based on limited evidence or preliminary observations. It must be testable through experimentation or observation to confirm or reject the hypothesis.

What Is a Hypothesis