A specific, testable prediction about a phenomenon, usually derived from a theory, is a ________.
A) prognosis
B) theory
C) principle
D) hypothesis

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A specific, testable prediction about a phenomenon, usually derived from a theory, is a hypothesis.  A prognosis is a forecast of the likely course of a disease or situation. A theory is a broad, overarching explanation of a natural phenomenon. A principle is a fundamental truth or law that governs behavior or the functioning of a system.

A Specific, Testable Prediction About a Phenomenon, Usually Derived from a Theory