Question

The formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence for proof is known as

• A. axioms
• B. conjecture
• C. corollary
• D. theorem

Answer 1

The correct option is B conjecture

The formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence for proof is known as conjecture.

For example, make a conjecture about the next number in the pattern $2,6,11,17,...$. The terms increase by $4$, then $5$, and then $6$.