10. Which of the following is an accurate distinction between a scientific theory and a hypothesis? O A hypothesis is widely accepted by the scientific community. O A scientific theory has been tested many times, and been shown to be accurate. O A scientific theory is an educated guess, but a hypothesis is not. O A scientific theory has no supporting evidence to back it up.

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A 10. Which of the following is an accurate distinction between a scientific theory and a hypothesis?
A hypothesis is widely accepted by the scientific community.
O A scientific theory has been tested many times, and been shown to be accurate.
O A scientific theory is an educated guess, but a hypothesis is not.
O A scientific theory has no supporting evidence to back it up.
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Transcribed Image Text:A 10. Which of the following is an accurate distinction between a scientific theory and a hypothesis? A hypothesis is widely accepted by the scientific community. O A scientific theory has been tested many times, and been shown to be accurate. O A scientific theory is an educated guess, but a hypothesis is not. O A scientific theory has no supporting evidence to back it up. New version available! (3.0.245) GE
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