Question

Which of the following is a necessary trait of a good hypothesis?

Answer 1

Answer:

Must be TESTABLE and falsifiable.  

Explanation:

1.  Should be empirical statements

2. Must be general.  It explains a general phenomenon, rather than a single occurrence.

3.  Plausible - it shouldn't defy logic.

4.  Specific, meaning that the concepts are carefully defined.

5.  Testable!