What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory? The difference between the two refers to scope rather than amount of evidence. Hypotheses are testable statements with a limited scope (for example, the mating ritual of a certain kind of bee). Theories explain a wider range of phenomena and may incorporate several hypotheses (for instance, the theory of natural selection applies to all kinds of animals).
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