Scientific Method of Acquiring Knowledge - Part 1

What is a hypothesis?

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1
What is a hypothesis?
Options
A. A proven universal law
B. A final conclusion that cannot be changed
C. An unsupported personal opinion
D. A testable tentative explanation or prediction
Explanation
A hypothesis is a tentative explanation that can be subjected to empirical testing and potentially rejected or supported by evidence.
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