Which of the following represents the formation of a hypothesis a deep study of history of scientific thought b conscious observation of the world around us c algorithm devised to study nature systematically d factual understanding of living and nonliving things

Conscious observation of the world around us may lead to the
formation of a hypothesis, but it doesn't always have to.

Conscious observation of the world around us often leads to the reaction
of "Gee look at that !  That's weird.  I wonder what causes that." .

At THAT point, the observer may form the further thought: "Y'know what !
I'll just bet that when [THIS] happens, [THAT] happens." .

That thought is the hypothesis.

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