Question

What must be true for a hypothesis to become generally accepted by scientists

Answer 1

The hypothesis must include actual, verifiable data and that the data and testing of the hypothesis can be recreated by other scientists. If the other scientists can recreate the hypothesis conclusion then it will be generally accepted.

Answer 2

Hypothesis is the foundation of any scientific inquiry. Hypothesis is different from theory or law. Hypothesis can be subjected to experimentation and thus proven or disproven. A hypothesis is tested different times by independent scientists to reach a consensus about it. For a hypothesis to exist it is also important that data should be generated and analyzed.