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How does a hypothesis differ from a scientific theory?

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Answer

A hypothesis is a testable explanation for a specific observation. A theory explains a broad set of observations and has survived repeated testing.

Explanation

Biology 2e describes a theory as a thoroughly tested and confirmed explanation, while a hypothesis is a proposed explanation that can be tested.

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