Question
How is a hypothesis similar to theory?
A. Both a hypothesis and a theory need evidence to support them
B. Both a hypothesis and a theory are accepted as true statements
C. Both a hypothesis and a theory are testable
D. Both a hypothesis and a theory are statements supported by data
A. Both a hypothesis and a theory need evidence to support them
B. Both a hypothesis and a theory are accepted as true statements
C. Both a hypothesis and a theory are testable
D. Both a hypothesis and a theory are statements supported by data
Answers
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The correct answer is **C. Both a hypothesis and a theory are testable.**
Here’s a brief explanation of each option:
A. **Both a hypothesis and a theory need evidence to support them** - While both require evidence, this is not as precise as stating that both are testable.
B. **Both a hypothesis and a theory are accepted as true statements** - This is misleading. A hypothesis is typically not accepted as true until tested, while a theory is widely accepted as a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world based on a body of evidence.
C. **Both a hypothesis and a theory are testable** - This is accurate. A hypothesis is a specific, testable prediction about what you expect to happen in your study, while a theory is a broader explanation that has been repeatedly tested.
D. **Both a hypothesis and a theory are statements supported by data** - While theories are supported by extensive data, hypotheses are not. A hypothesis is still a proposition that has yet to be extensively tested or supported by data.
Therefore, option C is the most appropriate choice.
Here’s a brief explanation of each option:
A. **Both a hypothesis and a theory need evidence to support them** - While both require evidence, this is not as precise as stating that both are testable.
B. **Both a hypothesis and a theory are accepted as true statements** - This is misleading. A hypothesis is typically not accepted as true until tested, while a theory is widely accepted as a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world based on a body of evidence.
C. **Both a hypothesis and a theory are testable** - This is accurate. A hypothesis is a specific, testable prediction about what you expect to happen in your study, while a theory is a broader explanation that has been repeatedly tested.
D. **Both a hypothesis and a theory are statements supported by data** - While theories are supported by extensive data, hypotheses are not. A hypothesis is still a proposition that has yet to be extensively tested or supported by data.
Therefore, option C is the most appropriate choice.