Question

What is the primary role of a hypothesis in the scientific method?

• A. To summarize the results of a scientific experiment
• B. To definitively prove a scientific theory
• C. To be a testable explanation for an observation
• D. To serve as a detailed plan for data collection

Answer 1

Answer:

C. To be a testable explanation for an observation

• A hypothesis is a provisional, testable explanation that can be supported or refuted by further experimentation.