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There are many criteria for a scientific theory, it would kill me to list just one, so I'm goint to let you pick from the list.
It should be testable.
It should be able to be falsified.
It's predictions must conform to the observations
It should have been repeatedly tested
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∙ 9y agoAn important characteristic of an accepted scientific theory is that it has evidence. It should have plenty of evidence and be able to withstand related experiments so that it is proven true to others.
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∙ 11y agoIt summarizes a set of observations, but may not correctly explain why they occur.
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∙ 9y agoIt is a false to state that a scientific theory is well tested. Scientific theories are proposed explanations of certain conditions in nature.
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∙ 6y agowidely tested and supported by extensive data
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∙ 10y agosupported by much evidence.
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A physical representation of an atom is an example of a scientific?
If new evidence does not support a scientific theory, scientists will most likely
Does a scientific fact and a scientific theory carry the same weight in the scientific community?
after its been evaluated and tested repeatedly
The merit of a new scientific theory is judged by the scientific community based on?
Experiments and repeatabilty
What is one characteristic of an ionic bond?
One characteristic of an ionic bond is that they have high melting points.
What is the difference between a theory and scientific law?
A theory is a proposed idea as an explaination to a problem. A scientific law is a tested and experimentally proven idea that can be considered as truth; until experimentally disproven. Newton's law of gravity was law, proven by experimental observations, right up until Einstein developed special relativity and it was experimentally proven. Thus disproving Newton's "law". String theory is an idea that is quite appealing to physicists, but there is no experimental proof to its validity, so it remains as just a theory.
Is it true or false that characteristic of a scientific theory is that it is well-tested?
The statement that it is characteristic of a scientific theory is that is well tested is false. A scientific theory is a proposed explanation of certain circumstances in nature.
What what characteristic of economic theory makes it scientific?
predictability
What characteristic of economic theory makes it scientific?
predictability
Is scientific theory one word or two?
Scientific theory is two words.
What makes a theory a scientific theory opposed to a conspiracy theory?
One is based on scientific data the other is based on the unproven.
How is a scientific law unlike a scientific theory?
scientific law is unlike a scientific theory in a sense that its the next step above a scientific theory.A scientific law is one that has been proven, a scientific theory has not been proven yet.
How is a scientific law unlike unlike a scientific theory?
scientific law is unlike a scientific theory in a sense that its the next step above a scientific theory.A scientific law is one that has been proven, a scientific theory has not been proven yet.
What is one characteristic of galaxies that requires the use of general relativity instead of newtonian theory?
What is one characteristic of galaxies that requires the use of General Relativity instead of Newtonian theory?
List down ten scientific theory?
Although there is a number of scientific theories, here is a list of ten scientific theories: collision theory, kinetic theory of gases, atomic theory, Big Bang theory, Dynamo theory, cell theory, modern evolutionary synthesis, germ theory, transition state theory, valence bond theory.
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 is one scientific theory that has changed?
the theory that all planets and sun revolve around earth
