Multiple choice

An integrated explanation of numerous hypotheses is known as a:

  1. fact.

  2. law.

  3. control.

  4. theory.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that incorporates facts, laws, inferences, and tested hypotheses. Unlike a law, which describes what happens, a theory explains why it happens.