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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

O A. A hypothesis is a possible explanation of a single event based on
observation, while a theory is a unifying explanation based on
many experiments and observations.
B. A theory is a possible explanation of a natural event that has not
been tested. A hypothesis is a question that cannot be answered
through scientific methods.
C. A hypothesis has been tested, but a theory cannot be tested.
OD. A hypothesis is a description of events, but a theory explains why
the events took place.

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In my own understanding, hypothesis is a statement or conclusion made from an observation. While theory is when an hypothesis has been found to be a fact after series of tests and experiment, it becomes theory or law

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Answer: A

Explanation: hypothesis is something na hindi pa napatutunayan at nagpag-aaraalan while theory is something na backedup with evidences and data

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