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If a hypothesis does not explain an observation, it is rejected. A hypothesis is basically just an educated guess, so it could be wrong, or right.

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What is a hypothesis that does not explain an observation?

When you are using the scientific method, you would try to imagine a hypothesis which explains an observation, but you might not succeed. A hypothesis that does not explain an observation would be considered a failed hypothesis. You would then need to invent a different hypothesis.


In scientific inquiry making an observation typically leads to?

Forming a hypothesis - to explain the observation.


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.


What are different scientific methods and explain?

observation hypothesis experiments result further hypothesis further experiments results and theory


What are four steps involved in the scientific method?

Make an observation or ask a question. Form a hypothesis to explain the observation. Conduct experiments to test the hypothesis. Analyze data and draw conclusions to determine if the hypothesis is supported or refuted.


What describes a natural event but does not explain why the event happens?

An observation.


How is an observation used to form a hypothesis?

An observation are used to form hypothesis by forming a question of which the observation and then answering it accurately.


Hypothesis?

Observation


Hypothesis it is a--------- based on observation and the knoledge of the topic.?

An hypothesis is a theory based on observation and the knowledge of the topic.


What is another name for the probability of observing a sample value at least as extreme as a given on under a null hypothesis?

The significance level of the observation - under the null hypothesis. The significance level of the observation - under the null hypothesis. The significance level of the observation - under the null hypothesis. The significance level of the observation - under the null hypothesis.


Is a hypothesis is a decision based on the results of the experiment.?

No. An hypothesis is an idea put forward to explain an observation. Often you do the experiment to test the hypothesis. The results of the experiment may help you decide whether to discard your hypothesis or to test it further.


What is The explanation of an observation is an?

Is hypothesis