A hypothesis may become a theory
A) automatically, as the terms mean the same thing.
B) if a majority of scientists agree on its propositions.
C) after it has been logically proved.
D) if it makes at least one verifiable prediction.
E) after many repeated attempts to falsify it fail.

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A hypothesis becomes a theory after it has been repeatedly tested and not falsified, gaining acceptance in the scientific community.

A Hypothesis May Become a Theory