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Which type of scientific statement is defined as "a possible explanation or answer to a scientific question that is based on prior knowledge or research and is testable"?
hypothesis
theory
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A hypothesis is a tentative, testable explanation for an observation or scientific question, usually based on prior knowledge or research. A theory is a well-supported, broader explanation; a law describes consistent patterns; probability is a measure of likelihood.
A hypothesis is a tentative, testable explanation for an observation or scientific question, usually based on prior knowledge or research. A theory is a well-supported, broader explanation; a law describes consistent patterns; probability is a measure of likelihood.
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