EBK BIOLOGY
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Chapter 1, Problem 5LTB
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The scientific hypothesis can be defined as an idea or explanation or a proposed explanation which is then tested through the scientific study and experimentation. It is based on some observation. It is usually more than a wild guess but less than a well-established theory.
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