Biology / Unit 1 Bio 0012 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Hypothesis
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The idea
A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for an observation, stated so that evidence can test it.
In practice
For the wilting tomato plant, one hypothesis is that its roots sit in compacted soil that drains poorly.
Where people slip
A hypothesis explains the specific observation; several competing hypotheses can fit the same question at once.
Your place on the trail
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