answersLogoWhite

0

A hypothesis is the first step to elaborate a theory; it is not a true explanation.

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What integrated explanation of numerous hypothesis is known as?

A tentative explanation in research is called a hypothesis. The hypothesis is based on observation. The general explanation of the observation is called a theory. In other words, a theory is the result of testing a hypothesis.


A theory or explanation that is based on observations?

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.


What is a proposed explanation for a scientific problem?

that would be either a hypothesis or theory


What word means a possible explanation for a set of observations?

Theory, or hypothesis.


A theory of explanation that is based on observations and that can be tested?

A hypothesis.


What is a a possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question?

In the scientific world that could be a theory, hypothesis, qualitative observation, prediction, or an inference. You can choose one.


What is an explanation that ties together many hypothesis and observations?

theory


What is a unifying explanation for a broad range of observations facts and tested hypothesis?

It is a scientific theory


A possible explanation for a natural event based on observations and past knowledge?

theory


What is an explanation in science that has a lot of evidence to back it up?

I think it is theory


Which term best describes the phrase the best explanation that science has to offer?

hypothesis