8 2 points How does a scientific theory differ from a scientific hypothesis? Hypotheses are well supported by experimental data; theories are ideas that haven't been tested yet. Confirmed theories become scientific laws; hypotheses become theories. Hypotheses are usually an explanation for a more general phenomenon; theories typically address more specific issues. Theories are usually an explanation for a more general phenomenon; hypotheses typically address more specific issues. Theories are proposed to test scientific hypotheses. Clear my selection Previous Next
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How does a scientific theory differ from a scientific hypothesis? Hypotheses are usually an explanation for a more general phenomenon; theories typically address more specific issues. Both a hypothesis and a theory have to originate from the same individual or in some instances, the same community. Theories are created to test scientific hypotheses. A hypothesis can be disproved by one experiment where a theory cannot.
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