Question

what is a hypothesis? any factor that can change in an experiment a pattern or trend in the data recorded in an experiment a possible explanation that is tested by an experiment a statement that sums up what was learned from an experiment

Explanation:

A hypothesis is defined as a possible explanation that is tested by an experiment. The first option describes a variable, the second describes a pattern in data, and the fourth describes a conclusion. So the correct description for a hypothesis is the third option.

Answer:

The orange - colored option: "a possible explanation that is tested by an experiment"