Biol 141 umbc - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Difference between a hypothesis and scientific theory? - Hypothesis - testable statement to explain a phenomenon Scientific Theory -well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on knowledge that has been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experimentation Hypothesis and prediction? - Prediction describes a measurable or observable result that must be true if hypothesis is valid What kinds of hypotheses are useful for scientific investigations that try ...