Question

how does a hypothesis become a theory

Answer 1

I'm assuming this is a question over the scientific method? Research is the answer i think

Answer 2

@kassndra A hypothesis becomes a theory once it is accepted by the scientific community due to multiple studies that support the hypothesis. The theory needs to be the best explanation with the most support. Now, there can be holes (gaps in knowledge), but no outright wrong explanations.

Answer 3

Or just rephrase it as a theory