How can a scientific hypothesis be used to answer a specific question about an observed phenomenon? A. A hypothesis can suggest an explanation for an observed phenomenon that can later be tested through experimentation. B. A hypothesis can offer an explanation for an observed phenomenon that is supported by extensive data. C. A hypothesis can offer an explanation for an observed phenomenon that is considered to be universally true. D. A hypothesis can suggest an explanation for an observed phenomenon that will always be proven as fact.
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