Choose which of the the following statements is a hypothesis for an experiment.
A) Based on the data collected during an experiment, S. aureus grows better at body temperature than room temperature.
B) Based on previous experience, it is predicted that S. aureus will grow better at body temperature than at room temperature.
C) S. aureus grew equally well at room temperature and at body temperature.
D) Based on the data collected during the experiment, it is confirmed that S. aureus grew better at room temperature.

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A hypothesis must be a testable statement that predicts an outcome based on existing knowledge or previous experience. Choice B is the only statement that meets this criteria, as it presents a predicted outcome based on previous experience. The other statements either present a conclusion based on collected data (A and D) or a statement of equality (C), which are not hypotheses.

Choose Which of the The Following Statements Is a Hypothesis