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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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A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that can incorporate various laws, hypotheses, and facts. Show more…
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