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To be of any use to science, a hypothesis must be able to be tested. For instance, I might have a hypothesis that there is a civilization of giant butterfly people living in another galaxy. If I have no way to test this idea, then it really isn't a hypothesis. It would just be a wild guess.
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∙ 14y agoA hypothesis is a statement that has not yet been proven. The prefix hypo- was used by the Greek philosophers to mean something was inferior to something else. In this case, a hypothesis is inferior to a theory (thesis) which has been proven beyond reasonable doubt.
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∙ 12y agotested 3 times or more
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∙ 12y agoAn educated guess.
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∙ 13y agoFalsified.
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∙ 12y agotestable
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What statement supports the hypothesis?
Your prediction is what supports your hypothesis.
A scientist on television states that a hypothesis cannot be proven Access why this statement is correct?
When a hypothesis is proven, it is no longer a hypothesis; a proven hypothesis is a theory.
Is salt kills slugs a topic or a hypothesis?
"Salt kills slugs" is a hypothesis, not a topic statement.
Which term is defined as a statement that a researcher makes and believes to be true?
hypothesis
What is a statement made in advanced that expresses the expected outcome if a hypothesis is accurate?
a prediction
A hypothesis is a statement of fact true or false?
A hypothesis is a statement.
What is a hypothesis in maths?
A hypothesis is a testable statement about the outcome of some event (or events).A hypothesis is a testable statement about the outcome of some event (or events).A hypothesis is a testable statement about the outcome of some event (or events).A hypothesis is a testable statement about the outcome of some event (or events).
What is a statement that can be tested experimentally called?
False, a statement that can be tested is a hypothesis. In a hypothesis "if...then..." format, one is presenting a possible solution to a question. A law is a proven statement or idea.
What is the statement that is found by switching the hypothesis and conclusion of a conditional statement?
the .... of a conditional statement is found by switching the hypothesis and conclusion .
A statement that tells if your data supports your hypothesis?
when u have a statement that is helping ur hypothesis...<3bri
What statement supports the hypothesis?
Your prediction is what supports your hypothesis.
For a statement to be called a scientific hypothesis?
In order for a statement to be called a scientific hypothesis, it must be specific and testable.
What is an inverse statement?
Given a conditional statement of the form:If "hypothesis" then "conclusion",the inverse is:If "not hypothesis" then "not conclusion".
Is 'Salt kills slugs' a topic statement or a hypothesis?
"Salt kills slugs" is a hypothesis, not a topic statement.
What term is used to describe an if-then statement?
hypothesis is an if, then statement
Is why does a flame need oxygen a topic statement or hypothesis?
Hypothesis
A statement that can tested?
Hypothesis.
