Which of the following is not a requirement of a hypothesis?

AIt should be based on facts

BIt should be conceivable

CIt should contradict the known knowledge of nature ✓ Correct

DIt should allow consequences to be deduced from it

Correct answer: (C) It should contradict the known knowledge of nature

Explanation

A hypothesis need not contradict the known knowledge of nature, so that is not a requirement.

It should be based on facts.

It should be conceivable and reasonable.

It should allow consequences to be deduced from it.

A good hypothesis usually aligns with existing verified knowledge.

It must also be testable and clearly stated.

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