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Which statement best describes the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?
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A A hypothesis is tentative while a theory is a well-tested and supported explanation
B A hypothesis is always true
C A theory is just a guess
D They are exactly the same
Explanation

A hypothesis is a tentative idea, while a theory is a well-tested explanation supported by a large body of evidence.

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