Which one of the following statements regarding scientific theory is FALSE?

A) A scientific theory is a speculation as to the possible outcome of an experiment.
B) A hypothesis that has been repeatedly tested over time, and found to be true, usually becomes a scientific theory.
C) A scientific theory explains scientific facts with a high degree of reliability.
D) As new information is gained over time, scientific theories can be modified.
E) The highest status that a hypothesis can achieve is becoming a scientific theory.