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Hawke

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on: May 25, 2013
What is a hypothesis?
A) the same thing as an unproven theory
B) a tentative explanation that can be tested and is falsifiable
C) a verifiable observation sensed directly, or sensed indirectly with the aid of scientific instrumentation
D) a fact based on qualitative data that is testable
E) a fact based on quantitative data that is falsifiable


Melanie

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Reply #1 on: May 27, 2013
I think the answer is: B


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Jones

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Reply #2 on: May 29, 2013
Quote from: Melanie on May 27, 2013
I think the answer is:  

Thanks Melanie!!! AP biology is killing me at the moment :)


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