Dan believes that happiness has little to do with material possessions.He makes a specific prediction that people who win the lottery will not be any happier than they were before winning.This testable prediction is termed a(n):
A)experiment.
B)conclusion.
C)theory.
D)hypothesis.

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A testable prediction is called a hypothesis, hence the correct option is D. Choice A (experiment) is incorrect because an experiment is a scientific test that is conducted to support or refute a hypothesis. Choice B (conclusion) is incorrect because a conclusion is the final inference drawn from data accumulated through scientific investigation. Choice C (theory) is incorrect because a theory is a well-substantiated explanation of natural phenomena that is based on empirical observations and has been subjected to thorough experimentation and verification.

Dan Believes That Happiness Has Little to Do with Material