Which of the following statements is false?

A) Hypotheses are not a critical component of theories.
B) A hypothesis can be developed through deduction.
C) A hypothesis can be tested through interventions.
D) A hypothesis is a prediction about the relationship between variables.

Hypotheses

Tentative explanations or propositions made on the basis of limited evidence, serving as a starting point for further investigation.

Critical Component

An essential element or part that is crucial for the functioning or success of a system, process, or mechanism.

Interventions

Actions or processes aimed at altering the current situation, typically to achieve improvements or solve problems.