Which of the Following Statements About a Hypothesis is True

Question

Which of the following statements about a hypothesis is true?
A) A hypothesis is an explanation for a scientific phenomenon that has been repeatedly tested for many years and never disproved.
B) A hypothesis can never be disproved. It can only be proved.
C) A hypothesis is the initial observation of a natural phenomenon that leads to a question.
D) A hypothesis is the question that stems from the observation of a natural phenomenon.
E) A hypothesis is used to make a prediction about a future event that can later be observed or tested experimentally.

Accepted Answer

A hypothesis is a tentative explanation or statement that can be tested by further investigation. It is used to make a prediction about a future event or phenomenon that can be observed or tested experimentally. Thus, statement E is the best choice. Option A is incorrect because a hypothesis can be disproved based on scientific evidence. Option B is also incorrect because a hypothesis can be proved or disproved based on scientific evidence. Option C is incorrect because a hypothesis is not the initial observation, but rather an explanation or statement. Option D is also incorrect because a hypothesis is not a question, but rather a statement or explanation.