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."

Answer: 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.

A hypothesis is an assumption, something proposed for the sake of argument so that it can be tested to see if it might be true. A theory can't be proven