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What distinguishes a scientific hypothesis from a scientific theory? (1 point)
• A hypothesis has more scientific backing than a theory.
• A hypothesis is often untested, while a theory has been extensively tested.
• A hypothesis is used only in testable fields of science, while a theory is used in all fields of science.
• A theory can be proven as true, while a hypothesis cannot.
• A hypothesis has more scientific backing than a theory.
• A hypothesis is often untested, while a theory has been extensively tested.
• A hypothesis is used only in testable fields of science, while a theory is used in all fields of science.
• A theory can be proven as true, while a hypothesis cannot.
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The correct distinction is: **A hypothesis is often untested, while a theory has been extensively tested.**
A hypothesis is a proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested through experiments or observations, whereas a scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that has been repeatedly tested and confirmed through various lines of evidence.
A hypothesis is a proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested through experiments or observations, whereas a scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that has been repeatedly tested and confirmed through various lines of evidence.