She should propose a theory based on the results from her preliminary
experiment is not an appropriate next step for her.
Hypothesis refers to the explanation for a certain explanation for an
occurrence which must then be proven through different experiments
before it can become a theory.
The hypothesis have to be proven by other scientists to test its validity
before a theory can be made. Proposing a theory based on the results
from her preliminary experiment is therefore inappropriate.
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