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Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
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Chapter 1, Problem 5AC
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The hypothesis that would be applied to start a car if jump-starting didn’t work.
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A hypothesis is an observation that allows an individual to sketch uncertain explanations. It can also be defined as a proposed explanation obtained on the basis of finite evidence as an initial point for additional investigation.
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