Distinguish Between a Scientific Hypothesis and a Theory

Multiple Choice

Distinguish between a scientific hypothesis and a theory.

A) A scientific hypothesis must be testable, while a theory has already been tested.
B) Once a scientific hypothesis has been proven to be accurate, it becomes known as a theory.
C) In order to be scientific, an hypothesis must be backed by a theory.
D) A scientific hypothesis is a testable assumption, while a theory is a well-verified idea used to explain a broad range of phenomena.
E) Only a scientific hypothesis is subject to scrutiny, while a theory is generally accepted to be true and thus does not change.