A tentative statement about the relationship between two or more variables is a(n)

A) variable.
B) hypothesis.
C) theory.
D) operational definition.

Tentative Statement

A provisional or uncertain declaration, subject to further confirmation or examination.

Variables

Elements, factors, or conditions that can change and affect the outcome of research or experiments.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation, which can then be tested through experimentation or observation.