What is the primary difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

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

B hypothesis is falsifiable, but a theory has been proven to be correct.

C theory is a prediction, but a hypothesis is an explanation.

D hypothesis is more reliable than a theory.

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Jonathan Hicks

Chemistry

5 March, 07:16

What is the primary difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

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

B hypothesis is falsifiable, but a theory has been proven to be correct.

C theory is a prediction, but a hypothesis is an explanation.

D hypothesis is more reliable than a theory.

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Logan Mcdowell · Answer 1

The correct answer is B. hypothesis is falsifiable, but theory has been proven to be correct. A falsifiable thing is something that can be proved as false, also the hypothesis is an explanation that is suggested after an observation process. On the other hand, a theory is a more reliable source because it is verified, checked and proved after certain events that have evidence to certify.