What is a hypothesis?

DOL Hyphothesis vs Law vs Theory

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A hypothesis is an explanation a scientist makes that can be tested to determine if it is true or not.
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What type of hypothesis do scientists form to answer questions?
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Scientists form testable hypotheses to answer questions.
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What is a theory in scientific terms?
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A theory is a broad and comprehensive statement of what is thought to be true, supported by much evidence.
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What happens when many hypotheses are tested?
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When many hypotheses are tested, scientists come up with a theory based on the explanations derived from those hypotheses.
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How is a scientific law different from a theory?
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A scientific law describes a consistent and universal relationship observed in nature, while a theory explains why that relationship exists.
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Can a theory become a law?
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No, a theory cannot become a law; they serve different purposes in science.
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What is an example of a scientific theory?
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An example of a scientific theory is the theory of evolution.
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