A hypothesis that cannot be verified independently of the phenomenon it is supposed to explain is said to be…
A) Simple
B) Ad hoc
C) Fruitful
D) Incoherent

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Ad hoc hypotheses are those formulated to explain a phenomenon but cannot be independently verified or tested outside of that specific context. They are often considered to be a less robust form of scientific explanation because they are tailored to fit a particular set of observations and may not be applicable more broadly.

A Hypothesis That Cannot Be Verified Independently of the Phenomenon