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Which statement best describes the explanatory powers of hypotheses and theories?
A hypothesis does not provide an explanation but instead only predicts what may happen.
A theory does not provide an explanation but instead only predicts what may happen.
The explanation given by a theory is well tested and supported by many observations and hypotheses.
The explanation given by a hypothesis is well tested and supported by many observations and theories.
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The correct choice is:
"The explanation given by a theory is well tested and supported by many observations and hypotheses."
Reason: A hypothesis is a tentative, testable explanation; a theory is a well-tested, broadly supported explanation that integrates many observations and confirmed hypotheses.
"The explanation given by a theory is well tested and supported by many observations and hypotheses."
Reason: A hypothesis is a tentative, testable explanation; a theory is a well-tested, broadly supported explanation that integrates many observations and confirmed hypotheses.
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