Which of the following terms refers to unverified but testable statements about the phenomena that researchers are interested in?

A) concepts
B) hypotheses
C) variables
D) theories

Testable Statements

Hypotheses or assertions that can be supported or refuted through empirical observation or experimentation.

Hypotheses

Tentative explanations or predictions that can be tested through observation and experimentation.

Phenomena

Observable facts or events that are subject to scientific examination and explanation.