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Scientific Measurement — Unit test

Question 19 • (Rogowski)WCA 4321 Environmental Science 1st 9 weeks 26-27

A hypothesis is _______.

Answer
A
a proposed solution to observed phenomena
B
a question derived from observed phenomena
C
a testable explanation for observed phenomena
D
generated as the final step in scientific inquiry

Explanation

A hypothesis is a testable explanation for an observation or phenomenon. It can be investigated through experiments or further observations, so it is not merely a question or a final step in scientific inquiry. The correct choice is “a testable explanation for observed phenomena.”

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