Dr Matamela believes that "misery loves company". Based on this belief, Dr Matamela predicts that people who have received bad news will seek out other people. Dr Matamela's belief is an example of ____, and her prediction is an example of ____.

A) a hypothesis; a theory
B) a theory; a hypothesis
C) a variable; an application
D) a hypothesis; a variable

Misery Loves Company

A common phrase indicating that people who are unhappy may get consolation from knowing others are unhappy too.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation, often based on limited evidence as a preliminary view.

Variable

An element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change; it's a core concept in scientific research and statistical analysis.