A dictionary has the following definition for a word: "A tentative explanation that accounts for a set of facts." Which of the following words best fits that definition?
A)Theory
B)Hypothesis
C)Law
D)Experiment
E)Definition

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The best fit for the definition is "hypothesis," as it specifically refers to a tentative explanation that has yet to be fully tested or proven. The other choices have slightly different meanings: a theory is a well-supported explanation for a set of facts, a law is a statement that describes a phenomenon observed in nature, an experiment is a scientific procedure designed to test a hypothesis or theory, and a definition is a statement that explains the meaning of a particular word or concept.

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