Question

how did the concept of hypothesis change scientific thinking? *
it focused only on religious explanations
it provided a way to make testable predictions about natural phenomena
it eliminated the need for experiments
it rejected all forms of observation

Explanation:

A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon. In scientific thinking, it allows scientists to make testable predictions. This is a fundamental part of the scientific method. Religious explanations (first option) are not the focus of scientific hypotheses. Experiments (third option) are often used to test hypotheses, so it doesn't eliminate their need. Observation (fourth option) is also crucial in forming and testing hypotheses.

Answer:

It provided a way to make testable predictions about natural phenomena.