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Another word for a tentative explanation is a "hypothesis." A hypothesis is a proposed explanation that is based on limited evidence and serves as a starting point for further investigation or experimentation. It is often subject to testing and refinement as more data becomes available.
A hypothesis is called a tentative explanation because it is a statement or prediction that is proposed before conducting an experiment or research study. It is not yet proven and serves as a starting point for investigation, which can be either supported or disproved through further evidence and analysis.
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.
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Tentative language is a writing style most often adopted by academics writing academic papers. Tentative language does not describe things as being absolutely true or false, but rather as a possible explanation in describing what's happening.
Proposing an explanation for the changing colors of the sky is an example of a scientific hypothesis. A hypothesis is a tentative explanation or prediction that can be tested and supported or refuted through scientific investigation and evidence.
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A theoretical explanation is an explanation of some phenomena. The term "theory" as it is used in science is different than the one used in everyday discourse. The everyday term has more in common with a "hypothesis", a theory is just an overarching term for an explanation.
The type of science with tentative explanations is known as empirical science. This involves formulating hypotheses based on observations and data, which are subject to testing and revision as new evidence becomes available. It is characterized by a continuous process of refinement and updating of theories based on empirical evidence.