Theory is to hypothesis as ______ is to ______.
A) description; explanation
B) explanation; prediction
C) prediction; description
D) prediction; explanation

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A theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that can incorporate laws, hypotheses, and facts. A hypothesis is a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation, often predicting a possible outcome. Thus, "explanation" relates to "prediction" as a broader, more substantiated concept to a narrower, speculative one, making B the correct analogy.

Theory Is to Hypothesis as ______ Is to ______

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