how do you distinguish between an observation, hypothesis, and a prediction?

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Kaylee, I recommend you look up all three words in a dictionary. http://www.onelook.com/
If you still are having difficulty, post your thoughts.

My hypothesis is that you will observe the solution to your question,and I predict next time on science vocabulary words, you will look them up and save some time.
An observation is something you observe (see) or measure. A hypothesis is a suggested theory. A prediction is the outcome expected based on past observations or theories.