Multiple choice

What is a proposition that is unproven called?

  1. Conjecture

  2. Premise

  3. Main contention

  4. Co-premise

  5. Logical consequence

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Explanation

A conjecture is a proposition that is unproven. Karl Popper pioneered the use of the term conjecture in scientific philosophy. Conjecture is related to hypothesis, which in science refers to a testable conjecture. In mathematics, a conjecture is an unproven proposition that appears correct.