Which of the following accurately distinguishes between a theory and a hypothesis?
A. A hypothesis is a statement about an outcome that has yet to be tested, whereas a theory is a statement used to explain outcomes that have been rigorously tested.
B. A hypothesis is a statement that has testable predictions, whereas a theory explains already-tested outcomes and thus provides no new predictions.
C. A theory and hypothesis are only different in that a theory is more readily accepted as fact than is a hypothesis.
D. A theory is a hypothesis that is correct because it has been tested and supported by scientific observation.
Answer: A
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