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Which statement best describes the explanatory powers of hypotheses and theories?
A hypothesis does not provide an explanation but instead only predicts what may happen.
A theory does not provide an explanation but instead only predicts what may happen.
The explanation given by a theory is well tested and supported by many observations and hypotheses.
The explanation given by a hypothesis is well tested and supported by many observations and theories.

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The explanation given by a theory is well tested and supported by many observations and hypotheses.

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A theory or hypothesis does not necessarily provide an accurate scientific explanation to any topic but predicts what can happen.

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