A hypothesis is
A) a well developed and complete explanation of behavior.
B) a statement that describes the relationship between variables.
C) an unsupported guess about the causes of behavior.
D) considered to be unscientific and, therefore, not part of the scientific method.

Question

A hypothesis is
A)  a well developed and complete explanation of behavior.
B)  a statement that describes the relationship between variables. 
C)  an unsupported guess about the causes of behavior.
D)	considered to be unscientific and, therefore, not part of the scientific method.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A hypothesis is a statement that describes the relationship between variables. It is a testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables. It is based on previous observations or evidence and serves as a starting point for further investigation. A hypothesis must be testable, falsifiable, and based on empirical evidence to be considered scientific.

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