Post Utme Nile University 2022 General Studies Question 13

Practice objective / multiple choice question 13 from the 2022 Post Utme Nile University General Studies examination.

Post Utme Nile University 2022 General Studies Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 13 POST_UTME_NILE_UNIVERSITY • 2022 • GENERAL STUDIES • objective

In the context of basic science, what is the primary difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. A hypothesis is a well-supported explanation for a phenomenon, while a theory is a testable explanation
B. A hypothesis is a testable explanation for a phenomenon, while a theory is a well-supported explanation
C. A hypothesis is a generalization based on limited data, while a theory is a generalization based on extensive data
D. A hypothesis is a prediction based on a generalization, while a theory is a generalization based on a prediction
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
A hypothesis is a well-supported explanation for a phenomenon, while a theory is a testable explanation

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This is Post Utme Nile University 2022 General Studies Question 13. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Post Utme Nile University General Studies examination.

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