Question

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identify a true statement about a hypothesis.

a theory leads to the development of hypotheses.
it helps test the underlying soundness of a theory.
the term hypothesis is synonymous with the term theory.
it is composed of multiple theories.

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Explanation:

• A: Theories guide hypothesis development (reverse of correct logic).
• B: Hypotheses are tested to evaluate a theory's soundness (correct, as hypotheses are predictions to test theory validity).
• C: Hypothesis and theory are not synonymous (hypothesis is a testable prediction, theory is well - supported explanation).
• D: A hypothesis is not composed of multiple theories.

Answer:

B. It helps test the underlying soundness of a theory.