Question

chapter 1 reading question 10
1 part of 1 point

if an experiment fails to disprove a hypothesis, then ______.

it is proven
this lends support to the hypothesis but does not prove it is correct
scientists will automatically believe it
it becomes a theory

Explanation:

In scientific method, failing to disprove a hypothesis does not confirm it as proven (since future experiments might still challenge it), nor does it automatically make scientists believe it or elevate it to a theory (which requires extensive evidence). Instead, it provides supportive evidence without definitive proof.

Answer:

B. this lends support to the hypothesis but does not prove it is correct