When doing science, the statement "X will lead to Y" is best described as a theory. hypothesis. variable. confound.
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How does a hypothesis differ from a scientific theory?
A scientific hypothesis is a. an educated guess explaining an observation. b. a prediction based on an observation. c. a scientific theory. d. an idea that can be proved beyond all doubt through experimentation.
A "scientific hypothesis" is a synonym for the term "scientific theory." is disproven if a counterexample is found. is a tentative explanation of some natural phenomena. is a proven explanation of some natural phenomena. may or may not be testable.
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