Hypothesis or Theory? Directions:
1. Provide the definition of a scientific hypothesis and a scientific theory below.
2. Fill out the Venn Diagram below explaining what is unique about a scientific
hypothesis and a scientific theory, and explain what makes them similar.
3. Find or create two examples of scientific theories and two examples of scientific
hypotheses.
Hypothesis:
Theory:
Examples of Hypotheses:
Examples of Theories:

Hypothesis: is a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Theory: a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.

Both: A hypothesis is either a suggested explanation for an observable phenomenon, or a reasoned prediction of a possible causal correlation among multiple phenomena. A theory is always backed by evidence; a hypothesis is only a suggested possible outcome, and is testable and falsifiable. ...In science, a theory is a tested, well-substantiated, unifying explanation for a set of verified, proven factors. A theory is always backed by evidence; a hypothesis is only a suggested possible outcome, and is testable and falsifiable.