In science, theories tend to be ____ than hypotheses. A. more experimental B. more empirical C. less scientific D. more speculative E. broader in scope
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A hypothesis is a testable statement, often a prediction, that can be verified or falsified through experimentation. A theory, on the other hand, is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that can incorporate facts, laws, inferences, Show more…
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