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Apossible explanation of or answer to a scientific question that is based on prior knowledge or research and is testable is called a

O law.
O hypothesis.
O theory.
O experiment.

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The correct answer is hypothesis.

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The hypothesis can be defined as a provisional prediction or explanation (as long as it is not tested) of the relationship between 2 or more variables. Thus, the problem-question precedes the hypothesis-answer which, in turn, derives from the objective (s) of the research.The hypothesis, as a formulation that raises a presumed relationship, can be expressed in the form of a proposition, conjecture , assumption, idea or argument that is temporarily accepted to explain certain facts.

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