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After observational evidence is published to support a hypothesis, particularly one that challenges conventional wisdom, scientists begin to analyze the evidence to see if there is some error. This analysis can take weeks to months; if other scientists try to replicate the experiment, it can take a few years. If the initial observations -- and the conclusions that can be drawn from them -- are shown to be correct, scientists (sometimes grudgingly) cease to refer to the original idea as a hypothesis and start to call it a theory.
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How long does it usually take a hypothesis to become a theory?
It varies from years to forever (or never).
How do scientist form hypothesis?
The way scientists form a hypothesis is there is something called the scientific method. You establish your question or problem first. Next, you research it. You take your hypothesis, theory, or prediction of what is going to happen from your research. Then, its testing time!A scientist makes an educated guess about the answer to a scientific question.
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Why does it take so long for a scientist to agree on a scientific law?
The theory must be tested time and time again before it is made a scientific law. And scientific theories and laws must be "falsifiable" -- which means that it must be the case that if certain phenomena exist then the theory or law is wrong. Finding and testing every possible case that would falsify a scientific law is a neverending process. Only after many, many attempts to falsify a theory have failed are scientists willing to accept it as likely true.
What are the steps scientists take to evaluate a scientific explanation?
1. Experiment 2.hypothesis 3. Checking hypothesis
How long does it usually take a hypothesis to become a theory?
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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.
How are a theory and a set of hypotheses related?
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.
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