GENERAL GEOLOGY

GEOLOGY

GEOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which term describes an idea that has been tested over and over and not proven false?
A
theory
B
hypothesis
C
law
D
rule
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A hypothesis is usually a prediction based on some observation or evidence. Hypotheses must be testable, and once tested, they can be supported by evidence. If a statement is made that cannot be tested and disproved, then it is not a hypothesis.

Detailed explanation-2: -As a result, theories may make predictions that have not been confirmed or proven incorrect. These predictions may be described informally as “theoretical". They can be tested later, and if they are incorrect, this may lead to revision, invalidation, or rejection of the theory.

Detailed explanation-3: -hypothesis Add to list Share. hypotheses. In science, a hypothesis is an idea or explanation that you then test through study and experimentation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: A statement or prediction that can be tested is called a hypothesis. A hypothesis is an educated guess or scientific conclusion drawn from predictions of logical consequences, theories, and past assumptions.

Detailed explanation-5: -A hypothesis is an assumption, an idea that is proposed for the sake of argument so that it can be tested to see if it might be true.

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