Distinguish Between a Scientific Hypothesis and a Theory

question 30

Multiple Choice

Distinguish between a scientific hypothesis and a theory.

• A)A scientific hypothesis must be testable, while a theory has already been tested.
• B)Once a scientific hypothesis has been proven to be accurate, it becomes known as a theory.
• C)In order to be scientific, an hypothesis must be backed by a theory.
• D)A scientific hypothesis is a testable assumption, while a theory is a well-verified idea used to explain a broad range of phenomena.
• E)Only a scientific hypothesis is subject to scrutiny, while a theory is generally accepted to be true and thus does not change.

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