ScienceQuestion 66 of 120
In the scientific method, what is a hypothesis?
a.A proven fact
b.A final conclusion
c.A measurement tool
d.A testable prediction
Explanation
A hypothesis is a testable, tentative explanation or prediction that can be supported or refuted through experimentation. It is proposed before data collection, not a proven fact or conclusion.
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