Question

1. what is a hypothesis? a conclusion based on analysis analysis based on an observation a proposed answer to a question data gathered during an experiment

Explanation:

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed answer to a scientific question. It is formulated before conducting experiments or gathering extensive data. A conclusion based on analysis comes after testing (so the first option is wrong). Analysis based on observation is part of the process but not the hypothesis itself (second option wrong). Data gathered during an experiment is evidence to test the hypothesis (fourth option wrong).

Answer:

C. a proposed answer to a question