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How did Jenner form his hypothesis?

He based his hypothesis on prior knowledge of smallpox.

He based his hypothesis on a statement made by a dairymaid.

He based his hypothesis on an observation made during a prior experiment.

He based his hypothesis on the relationship between cowpox and smallpox.

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He formed it from a dairymaid's remark — a milkmaid told him she never got smallpox because she'd had cowpox, which led Jenner to hypothesize cowpox protected against smallpox (and he later tested this).