In the scientific method, a tentative solution to a problem is called the

a. theory
b. prediction
c. hypothesis
d. correlation
e. deduction


Answer: c. hypothesis

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A. Mario moves a book from the floor to the top shelf B. a book drops off the shelf and falls to the floor C. Mario pushes a box of books across the room D. Mario balances a book in his head and walks across the room

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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