Post Utme Achievers University 2019 General Studies Question 4

Practice objective / multiple choice question 4 from the 2019 Post Utme Achievers University General Studies examination.

Post Utme Achievers University 2019 General Studies Objective / Multiple Choice

Question 4 POST_UTME_ACHIEVERS_UNIVERSITY • 2019 • GENERAL STUDIES • objective

What is the primary difference between a hypothesis and a theory in scientific inquiry?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. A hypothesis is a well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena, while a theory is a testable explanation

B. A hypothesis is a testable explanation, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation

C. A hypothesis is a generalization based on observation, while a theory is a specific explanation

D. A hypothesis is a specific explanation, while a theory is a generalization based on observation

Correct Answer

Correct Option:

A hypothesis is a well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena, while a theory is a testable explanation

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This is Post Utme Achievers University 2019 General Studies Question 4. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Post Utme Achievers University General Studies examination.

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