Question

The definition of theory says that a it is a hypothesis or group hypotheses. In your own words, explain why a theory is also a hypothesis, using the definitions as a starting point. In your answer, provide an example of a theory that is a hypothesis supported by repeated experimentation.

Answer 1

A hypothesis is a tentative and testable explanation, based on observation(s). A hypothesis can be supported or refuted through experimentation or more observation. A hypothesis can be disproven, but not proven to be true.

Answer 2

Answer:

A scientific theory is the in-depth explanation of a natural phenomenon occurring in nature. A theory is formed after the scientific method is followed which supports the theory. A good scientific theory is formed after a number of ideas are linked, tested and proved which are not just guesses.

Since a scientific theory is a well-substantiated and deeply explained idea which overcomes the limited explanation of a proposed hypothesis and unity of many ideas, hence, a theory can be also be known as a well-explained hypothesis.

A good example of scientific theory repeated many times is the "theory of relativity" proposed by Albert Einstein in 1915 which was tested and repeated in 1919 at the time of solar eclipse which was later repeated again by many scientists.