I think the word you're looking for is "hypothesis".
For example, a hypothesis could be "dogs drink more often when owners are present".
And then this can be proven (or dis-proven) by an observation (or in this case rather: measurement).
The first step to getting time on your side is the ask nicely
Answer:
Social category
Explanation:
collection of people that have certain characteristics or traits in common
1700- the land was not very explored yet. There was a permanent mission in Baja California (today Mexico) but nothern California was claimed by Spanish, but not too explored yet.
1821- that's when Mexico had it, it's Mexico's independence year!
1846- In june and July- the California Republic!
1850- from September 9th it belonged to the States.