Question

A(n) _______ is a tentative, testable statement about the natural world that is capable of being supported or refuted by scientific evidence, whereas a(n) _______ is a well-established and highly-reliable explanation of a natural phenomenon.

Answer 1

The first one is "hypothesis" and the second one is "theory."

Answer 2

Correct answer: Hypothesis; Theory

A hypothesis is a predictive statement that tells us the correlation between the two or more variables. It is a testable prediction about what we expect to occur in the study.

The scientific theory gives a good explanation of the natural world that is given based on the facts that are confirmed by the continuous observation and experiment

Hence, the correct answer would be ''Hypothesis; Theory''.