Pick the best description of the word "hypothesis." a. a scientific theory b. the standard for comparing with the experimental variable c. a tentative, but testable explanation based on available evidence d. a conceptual framework that has been accepted by the scientific community

C, a tentative explanation

Explanation:

A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon. The explanation is tentative (not certain or fixed) and it based on collected evidence, one that can be tested.

A hypothesis is based on previous observation. It can be dismissed or confirmed by further research. A confirmed hypothesis may become part of a theory.

The word hypothesis stems from the ancient Greek where it meant ' to suppose'.

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