Question

2 the nature of science (continued)
analyze what is required for a proposed explanation to become accepted as a theory.
analyze the relationship between a hypothesis and a theory.
identify how conclusions that you read about in scientific investigations are reached.
. empirical evidence—
. logical reasoning—
. experimental testing—
. observational testing—
. examining all sides of scientific evidence that are used to support scientific explanations looking for unsupported conclusions or bias

Explanation:

A proposed explanation becomes a theory when it is supported by extensive empirical evidence, has withstood repeated experimental and observational testing, and is consistent with logical reasoning. A hypothesis is a tentative explanation, while a theory is a well - established and widely - accepted explanation. Conclusions in scientific investigations are reached through methods like gathering empirical evidence, using logical reasoning, conducting experimental and observational testing, and critically examining all sides of scientific evidence to avoid unsupported conclusions or bias.

Answer:

1. For a proposed explanation to become a theory: It requires extensive empirical evidence, repeated experimental and observational testing, and consistency with logical reasoning.
2. Relationship between hypothesis and theory: A hypothesis is a tentative proposal, while a theory is a well - established and widely - accepted explanation.
3. How scientific investigation conclusions are reached: Through empirical evidence, logical reasoning, experimental testing, observational testing, and critical examination of evidence for bias or unsupported conclusions.