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NURUL AINUN BINTI MUHAMMAD NOR (2024542503)
How are a theory and a hypothesis different?
DEFINITION
A theory is a well-established explanation based on repeated experiments and evidence that helps explain natural phenomena.
A hypothesis is a testable, educated guess or prediction made before conducting an experiment, used to guide scientific investigation.
THEORY
A theory is a well-tested and widely accepted scientific explanation.
It is based on repeated experiments, evidence, and observations.
Theories explain how or why natural phenomena occur.
It can be used to make predictions about future observations.
Theories may be revised or updated if new evidence arises.
Examples: Theory of Evolution, Atomic Theory, and Theory of Relativity.
hYPOTHESIS
A hypothesis is a testable prediction or educated guess made before an experiment.
It suggests a possible explanation for a phenomenon or answer to a question.
It is based on prior knowledge, observations, or research.
A hypothesis must be specific and measurable.
It can be supported or rejected through experimentation and data collection.
Example: “Darker surfaces absorb more heat than lighter ones.”
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Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2018). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (5th ed.). SAGE Publications.
Gravetter, F. J., & Forzano, L. A. B. (2018). Research methods for the behavioral sciences (6th ed.). Cengage Learning.
National Science Teaching Association. (n.d.). What is a hypothesis? NSTA. https://www.nsta.org/
University of Southern California Libraries. (2024). Theories and hypotheses. USC Libraries. https://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/theories
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