Which of the Following Statements Best Distinguishes Hypotheses from Theories

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best distinguishes hypotheses from theories in science?

• A) Theories are hypotheses that have been proved.
• B) Hypotheses are guesses; theories are correct answers.
• C) Hypotheses usually are relatively narrow in scope; theories have broad explanatory power.
• D) Theories are proved true; hypotheses are often contradicted by experimental results.

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Definitions:

Second Great Awakening

A Protestant religious revival movement in the early 19th century United States, marked by a focus on personal piety, and social reforms.

Kentucky

A state located in the southeastern part of the United States, known for its horse racing, bourbon distilleries, and the historic Kentucky Derby.

Evangelical Revivalism

A movement within Protestantism characterized by an emphasis on personal conversion experiences, evangelism, and the authority of the Bible, often associated with large public revival meetings.

Religious Sects

Subgroups within larger religious traditions that often form around specific interpretations of doctrine, religious practices, or leadership, sometimes leading to distinct communities.