Item 19 What is the difference between a hypothesis and a prediction? Multiple Choice A hypothesis is a tentative answer to a research question; a prediction is formed from a hypothesis, is directly testable, and includes specific variables and methodologies. A hypothesis is a tentative answer to a research question, while a prediction is the evidence that either supports or refutes that idea. A hypothesis is a narrow idea or question that does not yet have evidence to support or refute it, while a prediction is a broad research topic that questions existing knowledge. A hypothesis is a tentative answer to a research question that does not yet have evidence to support or refute it, while a prediction is the result of a particular research study