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

A)A theory is supported by more data and observations than a hypothesis is.

B)A hypothesis is falsifiable, but a theory has been proven to be correct.

C)A theory is a prediction, but a hypothesis is an explanation.

D)A hypothesis is more reliable than a theory.

User Farmio
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Answer:

A.

Explanation: A theory is supported by more data and observations than a hypothesis is.

User Praditha
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B, a hypothesis is a prediction before you complete an experiment. Meanwhile, a theory has been tested and proven. I hope that helps ;)
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