How is an inference different from a hypothesis?
A. An inference can be made only using direct observation, while a
hypothesis can use predictions and reasoning.
B. An inference is based on scientific evidence, while a hypothesis is
based on an untestable guess.
C. An inference uses reasoning to explain what happened, while a
hypothesis uses reasoning to predict what may happen in the
future.
D. An inference is made before an investigation begins, while a
hypothesis is made after the evidence is collected.