Which of the following is not true about a scientific theory? A Even the strongest theories can never be proved true beyond all doubt. B A theory must explain a wide range of observations or experiments. C A theory is essentially an educated guess.
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Which of the following statements about scientific theories is not correct? A. Theories have been tested many times. B. Theories are incomplete, temporary ideas. C. Theories are inferred explanations, strongly supported by evidence. D. Theories explain a range of observations and are used to make predictions.
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A scientific theory a. is so well established that it is not open to challenge on the basis of new evidence. b. is a major explanation that has been supported by many and diverse lines of evidence. c. is considered a scientific fact in that it is a direct and repeatable observation of nature. d. is a scientific hypothesis that can be tested through experimental but not observational studies.
When scientists use the word "theory," they mean (a) an educated guess. (b) an overarching explanation of an interrelated set of observations. (c) wild speculation. (d) an experimental prediction. (e) a fact proved by many experiments.
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