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Hypotheses are possible causes, explanation of observations.
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The hypothesis tested first should be the most reasonable one.
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Multiple hypotheses should be proposed whenever possible.
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Hypotheses should be phrased such that predictions can be made.
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Hypotheses can be ruled out with absolute certainty
but cannot be proven with absolute certainty.
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Variables
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Experimental = the different/testing/varying
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Control = the norm or constant
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