What is meant by a theory and how is it different from a hun
 What is meant by a \"theory\" and how is it different from a \"hunch\" or \"guess\"? How are models involved with theories?
  What is meant by a \"theory\" and how is it different from a \"hunch\" or \"guess\"? How are models involved with theories?
Solution
Theory comes under within scope of science that is certainly not a guess or hunch rather a a well-substantiated, well-supported, well-documented explanation of obervations over period of time. Theory is the outcome of a very detailed proces where many facts are involved , many samples are tested before making it into a legitimate application.
Models are based on the theories that are used to describe and explain the assumptions used in a model so that the end customer can verify, compare and understand it accurately.

