Evaluate the following statement and determine whether it is a valid scientific hypothesis: "Lightning and thunder are caused by angry ghosts."   a-This is not a valid hypothesis because it cannot be objectively tested.   b-It is not a valid hypothesis because it cannot be used to form predictions.   c-It is a valid hypothesis.   d-It is not a valid hypothesis because the subject cannot be observed with a naked eye.

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Evaluate the following statement and determine whether it is a valid scientific hypothesis: "Lightning and thunder are caused by angry ghosts."

 

a-This is not a valid hypothesis because it cannot be objectively tested.
 
b-It is not a valid hypothesis because it cannot be used to form predictions.
 
c-It is a valid hypothesis.
 
d-It is not a valid hypothesis because the subject cannot be observed with a naked eye.
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