Question

which type of scientific statement is defined as a hypothesis or group of hypotheses that can be accepted as true based on repeated experimentation with similar results?
○ hypothesis
○ theory
○ law
○ probability

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Hypothesis: A proposed explanation, not yet proven with repeated experiments.
• Theory: A well - substantiated explanation (a hypothesis or group of hypotheses) that has been confirmed through repeated experimentation with similar results.
• Law: Describes a natural phenomenon (like Newton's laws), not an explanation built from hypotheses.
• Probability: Deals with the likelihood of events, not a scientific statement in this context.

Answer:

B. theory