Question

which of the following best represents a scientific theory and not a hypothesis? a well - established, highly - reliable explanation of a natural event a preliminary guess or idea about an event in nature a general consensus among scientists a well - established principle that will not change

Explanation:

A scientific theory is a well - established, highly - reliable explanation of a natural event. A hypothesis is a preliminary guess or idea about an event in nature. A general consensus among scientists may lead to the acceptance of a theory but is not the definition of a theory. A well - established principle that will not change is more like a law in science.

Answer:

a well - established, highly - reliable explanation of a natural event