A scientist makes an observation about the amount of light plants need to grow. The scientist states that the more light a plant receives, the larger it will grow. Which describes the scientist’s statement?(1 point)

Responses

The statement is a scientific observation.
The statement is a scientific observation.

The statement is a scientific law.
The statement is a scientific law.

The statement is a scientific hypothesis.
The statement is a scientific hypothesis.

The statement is a scientific theory.

1 answer

The correct response is: The statement is a scientific hypothesis.

A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between variables; in this case, it predicts that increased light leads to larger plant growth.