Question

What is a hypothesis?
A.
a statement that can be tested through a scientific investigation
B.
a statement that summarizes the results of an experiment
C.
a question that cannot be scientifically tested
D.
a description of the steps involved in an experiment

Answer 1

A hypothesis is best defined as:

**A. a statement that can be tested through a scientific investigation.**

A hypothesis proposes a possible explanation or prediction that can be examined through experimentation and observation.