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What is the primary difference between a hypothesis and a theory?
A theory is supported by more data and observations than a hypothesis is.
A hypothesis is falsifiable, but a theory has been proven to be correct.
A theory is a prediction, but a hypothesis is an explanation.
A hypothesis is more reliable than a theory.

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"A theory is supported by more data and observations than a hypothesis is."

Explanation: A hypothesis is a tentative, testable explanation or prediction. A theory is a well‑supported, widely accepted explanation that has been repeatedly tested and confirmed by substantial evidence (but remains open to revision if new evidence arises).