Which of the Following Statements Best Distinguishes Scientific Hypotheses from Scientific

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best distinguishes scientific hypotheses from scientific theories?

• A) Hypotheses describe and theories explain.
• B) Hypotheses explain and theories describe.
• C) Hypotheses are usually narrower in scope; theories have broader explanatory power.
• D) Hypotheses are used in experiments. Theories are not tested.
• E) Hypotheses are generally supported by more evidence than theories.

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