alleryStart learning →Assuming an explanation and trying to prove or disprove it is called what?
ARoot cause analysis
BBrainstorming
CLateral thinking
DHypothesis testing
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Hypothesis testing
Hypothesis testing assumes a possible explanation for the problem and then tries to prove or disprove it.
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