What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory? practice a hypotheses can not be proven; theories can. b theories have been confirmed through tests; hypotheses have not. c theories contain many hypotheses; a hypothesis only contains one theory. d theory is another word for "fact; " "hypothesis" is another word for "guess."

D. Theory is another word for "fact;" "hypothesis" is another word for "guess."

Explanation:

The theory can be define as the explanation for the cause of natural events or natural process. A theory is based upon the facts that are proved by the experimental procedures. A hypothesis is a statement which is based upon the assumption, prediction and mere guess by the experimenter on the basis of few evidences available for the cause of natural events or natural process.

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