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Which defines a hypothesis?

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accepted idea

educated guess

observed inference

testable explanation

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Answer: An educated guess

An hypothesis is proposed in the beginning - using prior knowledge only. This can come to the conclusion that it is a guess. Out of the four options, 'educated guess' is the most reasonable answer. Thus, the answer is 2 (B): Educated Guess.

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Answer:

C) Educated Guess

Step-by-step explanation:

When a scientist makes a Hypothesis, they make sure they have evidence to prove it. Think of the two words that make up it: Hypo- meaning "under" (hypodermic) or "slightly" (Hypomanic) + -Thesis (like a thesis statement) and you get a "Slight Statement" meaning it isn't a COMEPLTELY proved fact but thy have examined the evidence and can make and EDUCATED GUESS, thus C) is the answer

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