a theory
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theory
collecting data
An observable explanation, that can be tested.
Theory A scientific theory is a well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results
A theory
A hypothesis.
A well tested explanation of a wide range of observations is known as a Theory, such as the Theory of Gravity or the Theory of Evolution.
A theory
A theory
A hypothesis is a theory based from observations. Hypotheses generally haven't been tested, they are merely an explanation derived from available observations. An inference is a conclusion obtained not through observable facts, but rather through observable trends. If such and such process were to continue trending, you would make an inference about the final state of the process. As with hypotheses, inferences have generally not been tested enough to be valid.
A hypothesis is a theory based from observations. Hypotheses generally haven't been tested, they are merely an explanation derived from available observations. An inference is a conclusion obtained not through observable facts, but rather through observable trends. If such and such process were to continue trending, you would make an inference about the final state of the process. As with hypotheses, inferences have generally not been tested enough to be valid.
a scientific theory