A ________ is a prediction about the population value based on prior knowledge,assumptions,or intuition.
A)theory
B)test
C)specification
D)marketing guess
E)hypothesis

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A hypothesis is a prediction about the population value based on prior knowledge, assumptions, or intuition. The other choices do not accurately describe this concept. A theory is a broader explanation of observed phenomena, a test is a specific procedure to collect data and test a hypothesis or theory, a specification is a detailed description of a product or process, and a marketing guess is not a formal term in statistics or research.

A ________ Is a Prediction About the Population Value Based