Question

For a research project, Joaquin observes student behavior during a learning task and attempts to form a _____, which is a broad idea or set of closely related ideas that attempts to explain observations and to make predictions about future observations.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is a theory.

Explanation:

Scientifically speaking, a theory is an explanation for an observed phenomenon, usually based on observation and previously researched data, which has been tested and backed up.

However, it's commonly used as a synonym for "hypothesis", which is a prediction that can be tested and does not require sicentific support.