Theory A scientific theory is a well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results
A hypothesis.
A theory
You are probably looking for the word hypothesis, which is a question which can be formally tested. The explanation is usually contained in the data/results or conclusion of an experiment.
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 suggested explanation that might be true and is subject to testing by further observations is
A naturalistic explanation is one that seeks to describe an event/circumstance (e.g. the creation of the universe, etc) in scientific terms. This means that it must be explained using observable evidence that can be tested. To put it very succinctly: explanation without the need for a divine being.
Theory A scientific theory is a well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results
A scientific explanation for a set of observations that can be tested in ways that support it or reject it is called a hypothesis. A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested through experiments or observations to determine its validity.
A hypothesis.
A theory
A hypothesis.
You are probably looking for the word hypothesis, which is a question which can be formally tested. The explanation is usually contained in the data/results or conclusion of an experiment.
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.
The noun 'explanation' is not an object or an event. The noun 'explanation' is a word for a concept, an abstract idea. The words that are spoken or written to explain are words, the fact that the words form an explanation is an idea that is understood.Now, for someone who has wondered about something for a long time, when they finally get an explanation, it could be an event for them.
A theory
An observable explanation, that can be tested.