CSET Science (215 217-220) Practice Questions - CSET California Subject Examinations For Teachers Science Exam

Which statement best distinguishes a scientific theory from a scientific hypothesis?

A theory is a well-substantiated explanation supported by extensive evidence, while a hypothesis is a testable proposed explanation A theory is a guess, while a hypothesis is a proven fact A theory cannot be tested, while a hypothesis can A theory and a hypothesis mean the same thing in science

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A theory is a well-substantiated explanation supported by extensive evidence, while a hypothesis is a testable proposed explanation

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