1. A scientific hypothesis can become a theory if _____. (1 point)
the entire scientific community accepts it
the hypothesis is tested extensively and competing hypotheses are eliminated
there are no other competing hypotheses
the hypothesis can be tested at least once
2. A preliminary untested explanation that tries to explain how or why things happen in the manner observed is a scientific _____. (1 point)
law
theory
fact
hypothesis
3. A scientific idea that is well tested and widely accepted by the scientific community is called a scientific _____. (1 point)
hypothesis
inquiry
theory
method