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How are hypotheses and theories related to each other?

A wide range of hypotheses is used to create a theory.
A wide range of theories is used to create a hypothesis.
A new hypothesis must agree with an existing theory.
A new theory must disagree with an existing hypothesis.

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Correct answer: "A wide range of hypotheses is used to create a theory."

Explanation: A hypothesis is a tentative, testable explanation or prediction. Many hypotheses are tested and either supported or rejected by evidence; consistent, well‑tested hypotheses and the supporting data are combined into broader, well‑supported explanations called theories. The other statements are false: theories are not used to create hypotheses (though theories can inspire hypotheses), a new hypothesis does not have to agree with existing theory (it can challenge it), and a new theory does not have to disagree with an existing hypothesis.