In each of the following questions, a specific relationship is given between two words. Identify the word that shares a similar semantic relationship with the given pair. Choose the most appropriate option from the four choices given below.
Theory: Practice :: Hypothesis: ?

Given: Theory: Practice :: Hypothesis: ?

A theory is tested or applied in practice.

Similarly,

Hypothesis: ?

A Hypothesis is tested or validated through an experiment.

Thus, correct option is (c).