What is the difference between an investigative lead and a fact?

What is the difference between an investigative lead and a fact?

• A. A lead is a possible path to pursue; a fact is a known, verifiable detail.
• B. A lead is a final conclusion; a fact is a guess.
• C. A fact is a possible path to pursue; a lead is a known detail.
• D. A lead and a fact are the same.

Answer: (A)