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Which of these BEST describes the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

A) A hypothesis is true; a theory MAY be true.


B) Hypotheses are accepted by the scientific community; theories are not.


C) A theory has been tested and based on data, while a hypothesis has not yet been tested.


D) A hypothesis has been tested and is based on facts, while a theory has yet to be tested.

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C would be the best answer.

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