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 explain already tested outcomes and so provides no new predictions.
C. A theory and hypothesis are only different because a theory is more readily accepts as fact than a hypothesis.
D. A theory is a hypothesis that is correct because it has been tested and supported by scientific observation
Ans: A
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