Question
What is the purpose of a hypothesis in scientific inquiry?
A) To collect data
B) To predict the outcome of an experiment
C) To summarize data
D) To prove a theory
A) To collect data
B) To predict the outcome of an experiment
C) To summarize data
D) To prove a theory
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B) To predict the outcome of an experiment
A hypothesis serves as a testable prediction about the relationship between variables in scientific inquiry. It guides research by providing a basis for experimentation and investigation.
A hypothesis serves as a testable prediction about the relationship between variables in scientific inquiry. It guides research by providing a basis for experimentation and investigation.