A Scientific Explanation That is Tentative and Testable is Termed

Question

A scientific explanation that is tentative and testable is termed a/an:
A) hypothesis.
B) theory.
C) fact.
D) control.
E) observation.

Accepted Answer

A scientific explanation that is tentative and testable is called a hypothesis. A theory is a well-established explanation that has been repeatedly confirmed through observations and experiments, and a fact is a piece of information that is confirmed to be true. A control is a variable that is kept constant in an experiment or study, while an observation is a description or recording of an event or phenomenon.