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QuizMultiple Choice

Hypotheses, Theories, and Laws

Question 2 • 2001310 Earth Science Sem 1 - Pearson

Which is the best description of a scientific theory?

Answer
A
a statement about how two different variables are related
B
a collection of laws that are explained the same way
C
an explanation of many observations and tested hypotheses
D
an accepted fact that has always been observed to be true

Explanation

A scientific theory is a broad, well-supported explanation that accounts for many observations and results of tested hypotheses. Choice C describes this best. A theory is not simply a statement relating two variables, nor is it an unchanging fact; scientific explanations can be revised when new evidence appears.

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