Consider this hypothesis: "Drinking Echinacea tea reduces the duration and severity of colds." Which of the following statements is the best prediction based on this hypothesis?
A) If people with a cold drink Echinacea tea, then they will feel better sooner.
B) If people with a cold drink Echinacea tea, then a tea ingredient will destroy the cold viruses.
C) If people with a cold drink Echinacea tea, then the tea will reduce their stress.
D) If a person doesn't drink Echinacea tea, then he or she will catch a cold very easily.

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The best prediction based on the hypothesis is that drinking Echinacea tea will reduce the duration and severity of colds. Choice A is the only option that directly addresses this prediction. Choice B is not supported by the hypothesis, as there is no evidence that a tea ingredient can destroy cold viruses. Choice C is not related to the main hypothesis, as there is no mention of the tea reducing stress. Choice D is unrelated and presents a different hypothesis altogether.

Consider This Hypothesis: "Drinking Echinacea Tea Reduces the Duration and Severity