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"Can a theory be proven incorrect?" absolutely, even after it has been successfully proven a "good scientific theory" (proven as in experimented, documented, tested ect...... )The theory itself can be retested and then also be proven to be incorrect. Such as subtle changes in the environment of which the study was tested can alter the results to be give a true or false outcome. Thus, in my opinion much of the reasoning behind the statement nothing in the World is absolutely 100%.
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How can a scientific theory be incorrect but still be considered a good scientific theory?
If all the evidence taken into consideration can be explained by the scientific model proposed and the model successfully predicts outcomes of experiments yet to be performed, it is a "good scientific theory" It still can be incorrect. If it is proven incorrect it should be abandoned.
Is future testing prove a scientific theory to be incorrect?
yes it can
Can future testing can prove a scientific theory to be incorrect?
yes it can prove ....
What is the difference a scientific theory and scientific law?
A scientific theory is an explanation of some natural phenomenon. A scientific law is a succinct statement of some aspect of a scientific theory.
What does a scientific theory mean?
That would depend on the scientific theory in question.
How can a scientific theory be incorrect but still be considered a good scientific theory?
If all the evidence taken into consideration can be explained by the scientific model proposed and the model successfully predicts outcomes of experiments yet to be performed, it is a "good scientific theory" It still can be incorrect. If it is proven incorrect it should be abandoned.
Is future testing prove a scientific theory to be incorrect?
yes it can
Can future testing can prove a scientific theory to be incorrect?
yes it can prove ....
Can you change a scientific theory?
yes you can, in theory. But it is very difficult to change an established 'ruling paradigm' (however incorrect).
When does scientific theory need modification or replacement by new theory?
When there wrong about there theory. Like for example , if a scientist creates a new theory, but research proved it incorrect.
Are changing scientific theories a weakness or strength of science?
It depends. If the Theory is correct, changing is a weakness. If the Theory is incorrect,changing is a strength.
When and why do scientists discard scientific theory?
Scientific theorums are normally discarded after they have been proven to be wrong after a series of testing to verify if the theory was correct or not. Scientific theorums can take years, sometimes decades to be proven to be correct or incorrect.
Is it correct or incorrect in science to define a theory as someone's best guess about an aspect of nature?
If a scientist were being modest, then yes. But a true theory is backed up by scientific data and observation. So your answer is Incorrect.
Is the theory of spontaneous generation considered to be correct or incorrect?
Incorrect nowadays.
What is the difference a scientific theory and a scientific law?
A scientific theory is an explanation of some natural phenomenon. A scientific law is a succinct statement of some aspect of a scientific theory.
What is the difference a scientific theory and scientific law?
A scientific theory is an explanation of some natural phenomenon. A scientific law is a succinct statement of some aspect of a scientific theory.
What was the last scientific theory to challenge the theory of evolution?
No scientific theory ever challenged the theory of evolution.
