A researcher writes:

Question

Based on my observations, I hypothesize that increased sunlight enhances plant growth.

Over several years, this becomes a widely accepted explanation due to large amounts of testing and evidence that agrees with them. How has the researcher’s statement changed in scientific terms.

(1 point)
Responses

From a hypothesis to a theory.
From a hypothesis to a theory.

From a theory to a hypothesis.
From a theory to a hypothesis.

From a theory to a scientific law.
From a theory to a scientific law.

From a hypothesis to a scientific law.
From a hypothesis to a scientific law.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

From a hypothesis to a theory.

The researcher initially proposed a hypothesis based on observations, and after extensive testing and accumulation of evidence that supports the hypothesis, it becomes widely accepted as a theory.