Dr.Malm predicts that if teachers ignore students who act up in class,fewer students will act up in class.What is the scientific term for Dr.Malm's prediction

A)  operational definition 
B)  inferential statistics 
C)  hypothesis 
D)  theory

Dr. Malm's prediction is a tentative and testable explanation based on previous observations or knowledge. It is not yet proven to be true, which is why it is considered a hypothesis. The other options do not fit the scenario: operational definition refers to defining a specific variable or concept in a way that can be measured or observed; inferential statistics is a way of using data to make predictions or generalizations about a larger population; and theory is a well-established explanation that has been extensively researched and supported with evidence.