After observing that fish live in clean water but not in polluted water, researchers state that "polluted water kills fish." Scientifically, this statement is an example of a(n)
A) fact.
B) observation.
C) opinion.
D) theory.
E) hypothesis.

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This statement is an example of a hypothesis because it is a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

After Observing That Fish Live in Clean Water but Not