Question

1 multiple choice 1 point
whats the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?
\theory\ is another word for \fact;\ \hypothesis\ is another word for \guess.\
hypotheses cant be proven; theories can.
theories have been confirmed through tests; hypotheses havent.
theories contain many hypotheses; a hypothesis only contains one theory.
2 multiple choice 1 point
place the following steps in sequence: a) recognizing a problem; b) testing a hypothesis; c) drawing inferences
a, c, b
a, b, c
b, c, a
c, b, a
3 multiple choice 1 point
in the phrase, \the scientific method is an analytic process for determining why things happen,\ whats the best synonym for \analytic?\
probable
amazing
incoherent
logical

Explanation:

1.

A hypothesis is an untested proposed explanation, while a theory is a well - tested and confirmed explanation. The first option is wrong as a theory is not a fact (facts are observations, theories explain facts). Hypotheses can be proven or disproven, so the second option is incorrect. The fourth option has the relationship reversed. Theories are built from multiple confirmed hypotheses.

The scientific method starts with recognizing a problem (A). Then, a hypothesis is formulated and tested (B). After testing, inferences are drawn (C).

"Analytic" means using logical reasoning. "Probable" means likely, "amazing" means astonishing, and "incoherent" means not logical. "Logical" is the closest in meaning to "analytic" in the context of the scientific method (which is a logical process).

Answer:

C. Theories have been confirmed through tests; hypotheses haven't.

2.