Question

What is the primary difference between a hypothesis and a theory? A theory is supported by more data and observations than a hypothesis is. A hypothesis is falsifiable, but a theory has been proven to be correct. A theory is a prediction, but a hypothesis is an explanation. A hypothesis is more reliable than a theory.

Answer 1

The primary difference between a hypothesis and a theory is that a hypothesis is falsifiable but a theory has been proven to be correct. An hypothesis is a proposed explanation put forward on the basis of limited evidence as a commencement point for further investigation, at the end of the investigation the theory may not be accepted if it failed to meet some criteria. A theory is a proven system of ideas used to explain a particular phenomenon.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is:

'A hypothesis is falsifiable, but a theory has been proven to be correct'.

Explanation:

Hypothesis:

A hypothesis is a intelligent guess or prediction to interpret or explain any phenomena.

It is tested through the series of experiments and by number of studies to actually decide whether hypothesis is in agreement with observation and results predicted by it. These prediction are made on basis of limited evidences. It can be false or true.

Theory:

A theory is an in depth explanation behind any physical phenomena which has been tested multiple times through the correct scientific methods and experimentation. It will give same results and observations.