control data hypothesis variable
I am hesitating between 4 options to answer the following question, which option should I choose?
Question: A group of scientists is studying the effect of cell phone signals on honeybees. Before starting the investigation, the scientists stated that the bees exposed to cell phone signals will have difficulty finding their way back to the hive. Which term best describes the statement made by the group of scientists?
Possibilities:
- control
- data
- hypothesis
- variable

hypothesis