2. what is your untested prediction about this behaviour. Your prediction should speak to the relationship between two variables associated with the behaviour. This is the second step of the scientific method called ___

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The second step of the scientific method is called forming a hypothesis.

For example, an untested prediction about a behavior could be: "As the level of stress increases (independent variable), the frequency of unhealthy eating behaviors (dependent variable) will also increase." This prediction establishes a potential relationship between stress and unhealthy eating.