Scientific Hypotheses Differ from Scientific Theories in That They Are

question 41

Multiple Choice

Scientific hypotheses differ from scientific theories in that they are ____.

• A) widely accepted descriptions of what we find happening over and over in nature
• B) possible, but not yet well-tested, explanations of data
• C) not able to be tested
• D) arrived at after extensive mathematical modeling
• E) facts rather than opinions

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Definitions:

Solidarity Theory

A social theory that emphasizes the interdependence among members of a society, advocating for mutual support and unity.

Social Movements

Collective, organized efforts by groups of people to enact social change, often targeted at specific political or social issues.

Greenpeace

An international environmental organization focusing on issues such as climate change, deforestation, overfishing, and pollution, that uses peaceful protest and creative communication to draw attention to environmental issues.

Social Movements

Organized collective activities advocating for change in societies to promote or resist a particular social agenda.