Question

A testable statement made before any experiment begins is a  hypothesis . An explanation that is generally accepted as true after many experiments and much data has been analyzed to support it is a    A  needs evidence to support it.

Answer 1

An explanation that is generally accepted as true after many experiments and much data has been analyzed to support it is a **theory**. A **hypothesis** is indeed a testable statement made before an experiment, and a **theory** is a well-substantiated explanation in science that is based on a body of evidence.