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What is the primary difference between a hypothesis and a theory
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What is the primary difference between a hypothesis and a theory

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A theory is a tested, well-substantiated, unifying explanation for a set of verified, proven factors. A theory is always backed by evidence.

A hypothesis is only a suggested possible outcome, and is testable and falsifiable.
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