Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Hypothesis

  1. proposition

  2. conclusion

  3. assumption

  4. fact
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Explanation

A hypothesis is a proposed explanation or tentative statement about a phenomenon that can be tested - it's essentially a proposition put forward for investigation. While related to 'assumption' and 'conclusion,' a hypothesis is specifically a testable proposition. 'Fact' is incorrect because a hypothesis is not yet proven.

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