Question

physical science and nature of science assessment probes
what is a hypothesis?
hypotheses are used widely in science. put an x next to the statements that describe a hypothesis.
a a tentative explanation
b a statement that can be tested
c an educated guess
d an investigative question
e a prediction about the outcome of an investigation
f a question asked at the beginning of an investigation
g a statement that may lead to a prediction
h included as a part of all scientific investigations
i used to prove whether something is true
j eventually becomes a theory, then a law
k may guide an investigation
l used to decide what data to pay attention to and seek
m developed from imagination and creativity.
n must be in the form of “if...then...”

Explanation:

A hypothesis is a tentative, test - able statement often an educated guess that can guide an investigation, may lead to a prediction, and is used to decide what data to collect. It is not a question, and while it can be part of a scientific investigation, it doesn't always become a theory or law. It doesn't have to be in "if...then..." form.

Answer:

A. A tentative explanation X
B. A statement that can be tested X
C. An educated guess X
E. A prediction about the outcome of an investigation X
G. A statement that may lead to a prediction X
K. May guide an investigation X
L. Used to decide what data to pay attention to and seek X
M. Developed from imagination and creativity. X