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Hypothesis

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for an observation, stated so that evidence can test it.

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For the wilting tomato plant, one hypothesis is that its roots sit in compacted soil that drains poorly.

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A hypothesis explains the specific observation; several competing hypotheses can fit the same question at once.