Question

a hypothesis is a statement that can be tested through a scientific investigation. what is the purpose of writing a hypothesis?
○a. hypotheses suggest new questions for further investigations.
○b. hypotheses always match the conclusion.
○c. hypotheses give details about the data.
○d. hypotheses help identify the variables.

Explanation:

A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon in a scientific investigation. It helps frame the study and often leads to new questions for further exploration. Option B is incorrect as hypotheses may not always match the conclusion. Option C is wrong because hypotheses are not about data - details but about relationships or explanations. Option D is inaccurate as identifying variables is part of the process but not the main purpose of a hypothesis.

Answer:

A. Hypotheses suggest new questions for further investigations.