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Which statement correctly compares a hypothesis and a theory?
A theory is a prediction for a specific situation, while a hypothesis is used to make predictions for many similar situations.
A hypothesis is a prediction for a specific situation, while a theory is used to make predictions for many similar situations.
A theory provides an explanation, but a hypothesis does not.
A hypothesis provides an explanation, but a theory does not.

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A hypothesis is a prediction for a specific situation, while a theory is used to make predictions for many similar situations.

Explanation: A hypothesis is a tentative, testable prediction about a particular set of conditions. A theory is a well-supported, broader explanation that integrates many observations and can make predictions across many related situations.