prediction.
hypothesis or a type of speculation
Another word for 'hypothesis' is an educated guess, which is essentially what a hypothesis is. It is a guess taked from what you assume will happen, given your current knowlege.
The word hypothesis is another word for an educated guess.Similar terms include theory and speculation.
The word for an educated guess is "hypothesis".
An estimate is one, particularly when there are facts or figures. Another word would be a hypothesis, and it is used more in a scientific context.
Hypothesis
an assumption or guess new answer AN EDUCATED GUESS IN SCIENCE
educated guess
An educated guess, at least in a scientific context, is a hypothesis. An estimate is a word for an educated guess about facts or figures, or how much a job may cost.Examples:"My hypothesis is that this new chemical can cause cancer.""I estimate that the building over there is roughly 150 feet high.""The estimate from the mechanic about the work needed on the car is $300."
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prediction
its making an educated guess about the answer of the experiment.