Which of the following is synonymous with "fact"?
A) a hypothesis
B) an observation which is reproducible
C) an observation which is not reproducible
D) none of these

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A fact is a statement that can be proven or verified to be true through observation and experimentation. Option B aligns with this definition, as an observation which is reproducible provides evidence for a fact. Option A suggests a tentative explanation that has not been proven, and option C suggests an observation that cannot be reproduced, both of which are not synonymous with a fact.

Which of the Following Is Synonymous with "Fact