Which of the following would be best described as an "educated guess"?
A) method
B) theory
Incorrect. A theory is actually generated as a result of past research, and is used to guide the educated guesses, or hypotheses, about future explorations.
C) hypothesis
Correct. A hypothesis is a testable prediction that is derived from an existing scientific theory. Therefore, it is a guess about a specific outcome that is informed by past knowledge.
D) design
Answer: C
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