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Posted on: July 16, 2024 at 15:18:11 CT
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Difference between a theory and a hypothesis

https://search.brave.com/search?q=difference+between+a+theory+and+a+hypothesis&source=desktop&summary=1&summary_og=3e5fa3bc48626ee37e0d60

Purpose: A hypothesis is a tentative explanation or prediction, often used to guide further investigation or experimentation, whereas a theory is a well-substantiated, unifying explanation for a set of verified, proven hypotheses.

Evidence: A hypothesis is usually based on limited data, whereas a theory is supported by a wide range of data tested under various circumstances.

Scope: A hypothesis is typically specific, focusing on a particular observation or instance, whereas a theory is general, establishing a principle that can apply to multiple specific instances.

Certainty: A hypothesis is uncertain, pending further testing and verification, whereas a theory is well-established and widely accepted by the scientific community.

Development: A hypothesis is constructed before research is conducted, whereas a theory emerges as a result of extensive testing and evaluation of hypotheses.

Testing: A hypothesis is tested through experimentation and observation, whereas a theory is tested through repeated experimentation, data analysis, and peer review.

In Summary

A hypothesis is a tentative explanation or prediction that requires further testing and verification, whereas a theory is a well-supported, unifying explanation that has been extensively tested and validated by the scientific community.

Edited by JeffB at 15:19:01 on 07/16/24
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Wild assassination theory... - Gyro STL - 7/16 14:54:37
          You're 'debating' someone who wishes Trump dead and - RayKinsella1922 SEC - 7/16 15:28:01
     If being a dork who gets made fun of is a warning sign - 4TigersinMichigan MU - 7/16 15:07:34
          LOL - oh man! How unimaginative - Ace AU - 7/16 15:10:54
               From the moron who posts the same shyt day after day. (nm) - Outsider MU - 7/16 15:12:17
     RE: Wild assassination theory... - Outsider MU - 7/16 15:01:48
     Your intellect is way to good for this board. (nm) - Outsider MU - 7/16 14:58:28
          Agreed...it's why I don't live here... - Gyro STL - 7/16 14:59:31
     If the guy left a note or manifesto explaining why - Mormad MU - 7/16 14:57:06
          Notice I did this weird thing where I said... - Gyro STL - 7/16 14:59:01
               You misused the word 'theory'. - JeffB MU - 7/16 15:18:11
               Wasn't specifically commenting on your theory as much - Mormad MU - 7/16 15:00:29
                    I don't disagree... - Gyro STL - 7/16 15:01:52
     Came from a Republican family - Ace AU - 7/16 14:57:01
          His mom was a registered democrat - Sal CMSU - 7/16 15:20:11
          Mixed family - Mormad MU - 7/16 14:57:56
               Where are you getting the republican / libertarian? (nm) - Sal CMSU - 7/16 15:20:30
                    It was on one of the reports by NewsNation early on - Mormad MU - 7/16 16:16:28
               RE: Mixed family - Ace AU - 7/16 15:02:06




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