Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134711751
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Introduction:  A hypothesis is a prediction of possible explanations for a phenomena based on observations. However, a theory is a factual explanation that has been proven by testing, verification, and analysis. Hypothesis is a prediction that must be a tested or an educated guess for a given particular statement or methodological experiment.

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