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    Writing a Hypothesis—continued

    Step 1. Formulating a Hypothesis

    Formulating a hypothesis follows set guidelines. A scientific hypothesis must

    • explain, account for, and/or predict a phenomenon
    • answer questions about how, why, and/or when the phenomenon occurs
    • be clear and logical
    • be supported or disproved

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