What is the similarities of theory and hypothesis
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Both a hypothesis and a theory offer an explanation of some observed phenomenon. The difference is that a hypothesis must have confirmation to become a theory.
A hypothesis is the first step to elaborate a theory; it is not a true explanation.
Yes and no- they are both ideas. However, a theory has been tested, a hypothesis has not.
No. Much more has to be done to prove any hypothesis a theory.
A tentative explanation in research is called a hypothesis. The hypothesis is based on observation. The general explanation of the observation is called a theory. In other words, a theory is the result of testing a hypothesis.