What is the difference between a hypothesis and theory?

Answer 1

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A hypothesis is a claim that has not yet been validated, so its veracity is unknown.

A hypothesis is considered a theory only after it has been proven, and scientists typically only accept theories that have been proven more than once. This is because errors can occasionally be discovered in proofs, sometimes even long after the proof has been published.

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Answer 2

Peyton Adams

A hypothesis is a testable prediction, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation supported by evidence.

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