What is the main difference between a hypothesis and a theory in scientific research?(1 point)

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A hypothesis is a tentative explanation that can be tested by experiments while a theory is well-substantiated explanation based on a body of evidence.
A hypothesis is a tentative explanation that can be tested by experiments while a theory is well-substantiated explanation based on a body of evidence.

A hypothesis is a general principle that explains a wide range of phenomena, while a theory is a specific prediction about the outcome of an experiment.
A hypothesis is a general principle that explains a wide range of phenomena, while a theory is a specific prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

A hypothesis is a well-substantiated explanation of natural phenomena, while a theory is an educated guess that needs to be tested.
A hypothesis is a well-substantiated explanation of natural phenomena, while a theory is an educated guess that needs to be tested.

A hypothesis can never be modified, whereas a theory is subject to change with new evidence.

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A hypothesis is a tentative explanation that can be tested by experiments while a theory is well-substantiated explanation based on a body of evidence.