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A hypothesis is an idea.
A theory is an idea that has been tested to some degree without yet being shown false.
Actually this is not quite right. Hypothesis is a scientifically validated research question in the form of a statement whihc can be proven or disproven.
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A proposed explanation for an observation whish has not been experimentally tested?
What is a hypothesis? (plural: hypotheses) I'll take Science Experiment terms for $1,000, Alex.
Compare and contrast a theory with a hypothesis?
A hypothesis is just a formally declared thought, to turn it into a theory you must delve into the consequences of your hypothesis; and state how it can be tested (by others).
If a hypothesis is supported by new data gathered over a period of time it may become a what?
Confirmed hypothesis becomes a theory.
A scientist on television states that a hypothesis cannot be proven Access why this statement is correct?
When a hypothesis is proven, it is no longer a hypothesis; a proven hypothesis is a theory.
Which of these have been the most extensively tested theory law or hypothesis?
I think hypothesis
How do the terms 'hypothesis' and 'theory' differ from the public and from a biologist's approach?
A hypothesis is a good acurate guess based on the facts and evidence, while a theory is just a wild guess. But a hypothesis and theory's are both made by scientists with more knowledge than a regular, ordinary person.
How does a scientists theory differ from a hypothesis?
Theories are proven. Hypothesis are ideas.
A proposed explanation for an observation whish has not been experimentally tested?
What is a hypothesis? (plural: hypotheses) I'll take Science Experiment terms for $1,000, Alex.
What is one word for an educated guess?
The word hypothesis is another word for an educated guess.Similar terms include theory and speculation.
Other term for hypothesis?
A hypothesis is a statement made for the sake of argument. It becomes a theory when it has been independantly verified. It is not a fact or truth. A theory only has to have one contradictory example to lose its status as a theory.
What is the similarities of theory and hypothesis?
What is the similarities of theory and hypothesis
What is hypothesis with regards to research methodology?
A hypothesis is simply an idea that you would like to test. This sounds a lot like a theory, but in terms of the scientific method, you idea only qualifies as a theory if you obtain some confirmation by means of your research. Until then, it's just a hypothesis.
What will a hypothesis become if its is supported by repeated experimentation?
A scientific theory
When a scientist does an experiment and draws a conclusion how does the conclusion differ from a theory?
A conclusion is what the experimenter observes from the experiment andwhether your hypothesis was proven correct or not.While the theory is the facts that is known about the experiment
Why is cell theory a theory and not a hypothesis?
Cell theory is a theory given by R. Virchow in 1855 .It is a theory not a hypothesis because it has been proved thus it can not be considered hypothetical , that's why is not called hypothesis.
What does a hypothesis become after it is tested and proven?
A hypothesis, or group of hypotheses, that is accepted as consistently valid is a theory. Either a hypothesis or a theory can be ultimately disproven. One definition of a theory is an accepted hypothesis.
How is a hypothesis and a theory alike?
Both a hypothesis and a theory offer an explanation of some observed phenomenon. The difference is that a hypothesis must have confirmation to become a theory.
