A(n) ___ is a tentative explanation, whereas a(n) ____ has survived extensive scrutiny over many years.

a. theory; hypothesis

b. observation; hypothesis

c. hypothesis; theory

d. theory; observation

e. result; hypothesis


c. hypothesis; theory

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