1.5 - Generating and testing theories and hypotheses Flashcards by Hannah Chorley | Brainscape

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What is a theory?

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An explanation with previous evidence from repeated testing which explains a phenomenon

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for an observation

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What is falsification?

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The act of disproving a hypothesis or theory

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