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A proper hypothesis is one that has at least a superficially reasonable quality to it, it has some plausibility as an explanation for whatever it is that you are trying to explain. If it is obviously ridiculous, then it does not qualify as a proper hypothesis. In addition, from a scientific viewpoint a hypothesis should be testable in some way. If there is no way to test your hypothesis then what you are doing is philosophy, not science.

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If a hypothesis is proven wrong why is it still important?

Generally, creating a hypothesis is a no-win situation. The hypothesis you devise must be provable false. Your data will either prove your hypothesis false or it will fail to prove the hypothesis false. You can never prove a proper hypothesis true. Science does not prove truth, it simply discards the false.


What are the proper components of the scientific methods?

Observation, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Conclusion, and Communication


What is the proper order of the steps of the scientific method?

The proper order of the steps of the scientific method typically includes: 1) making observations, 2) formulating a hypothesis, 3) conducting experiments to test the hypothesis, 4) analyzing the data, and 5) drawing conclusions. Based on the results, the hypothesis may be accepted, rejected, or revised. Finally, the findings are often shared with the scientific community.


Is it true or false that a scientific theory can never be disproven?

Scientific theories can be disproved. This is a key part of the scientific method, creating hypothesis that can be disproved if they are incorrect. However, you can never really prove a hypothesis - you can find evidence that either fits or doesn't fit. If it doesn't fit the hypothesis needs to be revised or thrown out. If the evidence supports the hypothesis, there may be something that you are missing which may reject the hypothesis.


A possible explanation or answer to a question is a?

A hypothesis

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What are the requirments for a hypothesis?

"If _______, then ________."


If a hypothesis is proven wrong why is it still important?

Generally, creating a hypothesis is a no-win situation. The hypothesis you devise must be provable false. Your data will either prove your hypothesis false or it will fail to prove the hypothesis false. You can never prove a proper hypothesis true. Science does not prove truth, it simply discards the false.


What does a hypothesis have to have?

"A hypothesis is a proposed answer to a question. To answer the question raised by your observations, the hypothesis must be testable." it means that you need to be able to prove that your hypothesis is true or not by creating an experiment and collect/analyze the data


What are the example of processes?

An example of an instruction from the Scientific Method is creating a hypothesis.


What are the requirments to being a lifeguard on a cruise ship?

proper age experience passport life guard certification and good communication skills


How does human body fulfill requirments?

how does human body fulfill requirments


When the null hypothesis is true then the t statistics will have an average value of?

There can be no proper answer since it is not known whether the alternative hypothesis is one sides or two sided.


A proper hypothesis should conform with available information and relate to only one?

variable


What are the proper components of the scientific methods?

Observation, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Conclusion, and Communication


What are the requirments of a cabincrew?

safety


What other requirments are there for the senate?

-.-


What are the age requirments for some media?

Most age requirments for media is 15, 16, 18 somewhere around there.