What is a hypothesis?

A. A report of the findings of scientific experiments
B. A specific conclusion of an experiment in an "if … then" format
C. A way of using isolated facts to reach a general idea that may explain a phenomenon
D. The summary of the outcomes of scientific findings
E. A testable explanation of a natural phenomenon


Answer: E

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