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weeeeeb [17]
3 years ago
11

You have noted an increase in cancer rates among a local harbor seal population. You also noted an increase in the release of to

xic, potentially cancer causing pollutants by industry in the area. You think that the industry is causing the increase in cancer rates. This is a testable idea. What is this sort of testable idea called?
A hypothesis
An observation
An opinion
A prediction
Biology
2 answers:
Sedbober [7]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

A hypothesis.

Explanation:

Hypothesis is a proposed theory that is yet to be concluded through evidence. A prediction is a random guess which cannot be backed by scientific data. An observation is an unbiased collection of data based on which a hypothesis can be made. Finally, opinion is an idea specific to a person.

zepelin [54]3 years ago
4 0
A hypothesis, it's an educated guess.
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