Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between a model and a hypothesis?
A) Testing a hypothesis does not require data, whereas testing a model requires data.
B) Testing a model requires data, whereas testing a hypothesis does not require data.
C) A hypothesis can be used to make predictions for the future, whereas a model can only explain the past.
D) A model is a simplified representation of reality, whereas hypotheses are a model's predictions.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A model is a simplified representation of reality that can be used to explain or predict phenomena, while a hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested through observation or experimentation. A hypothesis is not a model's prediction but rather the proposed explanation behind the model. Therefore, option D correctly differentiates between the two concepts.

Which of the Following Statements Correctly Differentiates Between a Model