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A hunch is a feeling not based on anything factual. To have a hunch means to have "a gut feeling" based on intuition or past experiences. Using a hunch, you make a guess about why something is happening, although the answer may not always be correct.
A hypothesis could be based on a hunch but the scientist doing this would then TEST the hypothesis using the scientific method to prove or disprove its validity.
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What is the difference between a scientific theory and a hunch?
A hunch is unsubstantiated. Scientific theory is theory in which an idea or even a hunch has been thouroughly tested- thru a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, and results based on the scientific method. It is supported by other experiments and generally accepted by professionals in the field
What is the difference between assumption and hypothesis?
An assumption is basically a hunch or feeling. This has no evidence, or not enough behind it, to be fully regarded as a valid theory. A hypothesis is like an assumption, however, this can be researched and will be during an experiment. The experiment will either prove the hypothesis right or wrong.
What does hypothesis mean in 5th grade science?
A hypothesis is an educated guess.
Can you write a question using the word hypothesis?
"What does hypothesis mean?" "What is your hypothesis on the John F. Kennedy assassination?" "Can you come up with a hypothesis for how life is on Earth?"
What does a conclusion and discussion mean in a science method?
it mean to see if your hypothesis is correct
Suggested solutions to a problem sometimes based on a strong hunch are?
hypothesis
What is the difference between a scientific theory and a hunch?
A hunch is unsubstantiated. Scientific theory is theory in which an idea or even a hunch has been thouroughly tested- thru a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, and results based on the scientific method. It is supported by other experiments and generally accepted by professionals in the field
When does a hypothesis occur?
a hypothesis doesn't occur... a hypothesis is an educated guess, basically what you think is going to happen based on solid data or just a hunch if you really don't know...
What is the plural of hunch?
The plural of hunch is hunches.
What does it mean to have a hunch?
To have a hunch means to have "a gut feeling" based on your intuition or past experiences. It allows you to make a guess on a certain situation, although the answer may not always be correct.
What are the two characteristics of an acceptable theory?
An "acceptable theory" is both 1. unproven in the complete sense of the word and yet- 2. yeilds the same results time after time Do not confuse this word with hypothesis or hunch when speaking science. "I have a theory that Jennifer Aniston will remarry" is not a valid sentence! You have a hunch, but not a theory.
What is the difference between assumption and hypothesis?
An assumption is basically a hunch or feeling. This has no evidence, or not enough behind it, to be fully regarded as a valid theory. A hypothesis is like an assumption, however, this can be researched and will be during an experiment. The experiment will either prove the hypothesis right or wrong.
How do you phrase a hypothesis?
His hypothosis that longterm unemployment contributes to illness was proven after years of painstaking research and personal interviews. My hypothesis for this experiment is that it will turn out successful because it has been done before.
How many syllables are in hunch?
The word hunch has one syllable.
What is it mean when a hypothesis is accepted?
This means the data supported the hypothesis.
What do you mean when you reject a hypothesis on the basis of sample?
alternitive hypothesis
What is the duration of Play Your Hunch?
The duration of Play Your Hunch is 1800.0 seconds.
