Distinguish Between a Scientific Hypothesis and a Theory

question 30

Multiple Choice

Distinguish between a scientific hypothesis and a theory.

• A)A scientific hypothesis must be testable, while a theory has already been tested.
• B)Once a scientific hypothesis has been proven to be accurate, it becomes known as a theory.
• C)In order to be scientific, an hypothesis must be backed by a theory.
• D)A scientific hypothesis is a testable assumption, while a theory is a well-verified idea used to explain a broad range of phenomena.
• E)Only a scientific hypothesis is subject to scrutiny, while a theory is generally accepted to be true and thus does not change.

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Definitions:

Expropriation

The act of a government taking privately owned property, typically for public use or benefit, sometimes with compensation.

Repatriation

The process of returning a person to their country of origin or citizenship, or the process of converting foreign currency into the currency of one's own country.

Legislation

Laws or legal statutes that are established by a governing body to regulate, authorize, prohibit, or provide framework for certain actions and practices.

Immigration

The process of individuals moving into a foreign country to live, often for reasons like employment, family reunification, or refuge from conflict.