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Can Science Cure the Common Cold?

Chapter 1, Problem 4

How is a scientific theory different from a scientific hypothesis? a. It is based on weaker evidence; b. It has not been proved true; c. It is not falsifiable; d. It can explain a large number of observations; e. It must be proposed by a professional scientist

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Hello everyone here We have a question that says a scientific theory is a blank explanation. While scientific hypothesis is a blank explanation. A scientific theory is an explanation that has been repeatedly tested and confirmed by scientific experiments or research. However, a scientific hypothesis proposes a tentative explanation that has not yet been verified. So let's look at our answer choices. A tentative, verifiable that is incorrect. Be well substantiated, tentative. A scientific theory is a well substantiated explanation. While a scientific hypothesis is a tentative explanation that is correct. See systematic suitable. That is incorrect, detestable and correct. That is incorrect. So our answer here is be well substantiated in tentative. Thank you for watching. Bye.