Which statement is true?
A. A hypothesis must be based on the researcher's analysis of the data collected in the experiment.
B.A hypothesis must be testable for it to be useful in scientific research.
C.A hypothesis must be supported by the results of the research study.

Question

Which statement is true?
A. A hypothesis must be based on the researcher's analysis of the data collected in the experiment.
B.A hypothesis must be testable for it to be useful in scientific research.
C.A hypothesis must be supported by the results of the research study.

anonymous · Answer

i say be not for sure tho

skyphos · Answer

According to Merriam-Webster, a Hypothesis "is a an idea or theory that is not proven but that leads to further study or discussion." With that in mind, what choices can we eliminate? Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypothesis

skyphos · Answer

In other words, a hypothesis is almost like a guess.

anonymous · Answer

hypothesis that is testable on the basis of observing a process that is modeled via a set of random variables.

skyphos · Answer

A would be wrong since a hypothesis is made prior experimenting not after I think.

anonymous · Answer

yes

skyphos · Answer

By now the answer would be clear. :D

anonymous · Answer

yes