Question

1. what do scientists need in order to support a theory?

a. behavior
b. claim
c. opinion
d. evidence

1. which of the following best describes a hypothesis?

a. educated guess
b. experiment
c. question
d. proven theory

Explanation:

1. In science, evidence is crucial to support a theory. It provides factual basis. Behavior, claim, and opinion are not sufficient on their own.
2. A hypothesis is an educated guess made based on prior knowledge and observations before conducting experiments. It is not an experiment, a simple question, or a proven theory.

Answer:

1. d. evidence
2. a. educated guess