"A statement of a possible relationship between two or more variables" is the definition of which concept?
A)theory
B)correlation
C)spurious correlation
D)hypothesis

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation or statement of a possible relationship between two or more variables that can be tested through research. It is a tentative explanation or prediction that is subject to evaluation and verification. A theory refers to a set of interrelated concepts, definitions, and propositions that explain or predict phenomena. Correlation refers to the degree to which two variables are related, whereas spurious correlation refers to a misleading or false relationship between variables caused by a third variable.

"A Statement of a Possible Relationship Between Two or More