Question

A generalised trend of observations made on a system is called

• A. hypothesis
• B. theory
• C. law
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

hypothesis

The explanation for the correct option

Option A : hypothesis

1. Scientists look for any similarities and trends in the collected data and finally generalize these observations.
2. This kind of generalization is called a hypothesis.
3. The hypothesis is a possible explanation.

The explanation for the incorrect options

Option B: theory

1. A theory is an explanation for observations that have been constructed using the scientific method.

Option C: law

1. The hypothesis which can explain all the observed facts is called a law.

Therefore, the correct option is (A), hypothesis.