How are a theory and a set of hypotheses related?

Answer 1

As long as you haven't scientifically proven that a statement you make or a phenomenon you describe is actually true and repeatable all over the world, then you may call this statement a hypothesis. It is something you personally believe in, but the rest of the world will not believe you unless you test your hypothesis and prove it right. (Needless to say, if your test results prove your hypothesis wrong, then you need to start over and rephrase the hypothesis.) After repeated empirical testing with getting the same results every time, and when you believe your hypothesis is right, then you might announce your findings to the world by presenting a theory. This theory is accepted by your peers, but only if they get the same results under similar conditions in their own labs. And if your theory is truly revolutionary, resulting in a so-called change of paradigm, then you may expect a Nobel prize at some point.

Answer 2:

A hypothesis is a guess or proposed explanation for an observed phenomenon. It's a starting point for further investigation. A theory is much more substantial. To become a theory, after the hypothesis is proposed it is tested in various ways. For example, theories can be used to make predictions which can then be tested. And, a after testing a theory has not been contradicted by these tests.

Answer 2

A hypothesis is an untested theory. When a theory is proposed ("hypothesized") it is regarded as a hypothesis ("hypothetical") until it has been shown to represent the real physical world in as many applications/uses as possible. This might take weeks, or centuries. Sometimes it attains a status of being so famous in its own right that it retains its original title of hypothesis even though it is universally accepted as true/correct (eg Avogadro's Hypothesis).

Answer 3

A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a set of observations. While a theory in science is much broader in scope. It explains a great diversity of observations and is supported by a large and usually growing body of evidence. And theories continue to generate new hypotheses, which can be tested

Answer 4

A theory is a broad explanation that organizes and predicts a wide range of observations. Hypotheses are specific, testable predictions derived from a theory. In other words, hypotheses stem from a theory and are used to make specific predictions that can be tested through research.

Answer 5

a hypothesis is a step below a theory, and a law is above a theory

Answer 6

A theory predicts events in general terms, while a hypothesis makes a specific prediction about a specified set of circumstances.