Question

What is a hypothesis?

a well-tested explanation as to why something occurs that is generally accepted

a proven, universal truth that states what happens

a scientific explanation for a set of observations that can be tested

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

A hypothesis is a proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested through experimentation or observation in the scientific method. It is a preliminary idea that is based on existing knowledge and aims to provide a potential explanation for a phenomenon. The hypothesis is then tested through further research and data collection to determine if it is supported or refuted.