When can a hypothesis be elevated to the status of a theory?

a) when it is validated by an experiment

b) when data gathered from an experiment precisely fits predictions

c) when it can be proved to be true

d) when it meets the test of repeated experimentation

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Stephanie Atkins

22 November, 10:12

When can a hypothesis be elevated to the status of a theory?

a) when it is validated by an experiment

b) when data gathered from an experiment precisely fits predictions

c) when it can be proved to be true

d) when it meets the test of repeated experimentation

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Nellie · Answer 1

d) when it meets the test of repeated expected experimentation.

Explanation:

A hypothesis is a guess based on observation in the the behavior of nature. This guess is used to formulate the relevant experiments and when the experimental results consistently meet the expected outcomes then the hypothesis graduates into a theory. Theories form the basis of many fields in science as they try to explain the behavior of nature.

When can a hypothesis be elevated to the status of a theory?a) when it is validated by an experimentb) when data gathered from an experiment precisely fits predictionsc) when it can be proved to be trued) when it meets the test of repeated experimentation

When can a hypothesis be elevated to the status of a theory?

a) when it is validated by an experiment

b) when data gathered from an experiment precisely fits predictions

c) when it can be proved to be true

d) when it meets the test of repeated experimentation