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Yes. If a scientific theory cannot be "falsified" - that is, proven to be not true - then it isn't "scientific". A scientific theory will always lead to some tests that can be performed. If the test fails - that is to say, if your theory doesn't behave in accordance with the experimental results - then we can say that the theory is "disproved".
This is the problem with a lot of the "global warming" and "global climate change" hysteria; the computer models for climate change make a number of predictions, but the models don't behave as predicted. The global climate change theory is, if we judge by the results of the models, disproved.
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Is Einstein's famous equation Emc squared a theory?
E = m c² is, of course, a theory. But it has not been disproved yet.
How did Benjamin Thompson's experiment disprove the caloric theory?
he never disproved it it it was only improved
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 would theory distinguish a scientific theory from a scientific law?
By not doing nothing
What is the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?
A scientific law states a pattern found in nature and a scientific theory explains that pattern
Who disproved geocentric theory?
Claudius Ptolemy disproved geocentric theory.
Who disproved the vital theory?
vital theory was disproved by mr shianrilong reamei
Can a theory ever be disproved If so what happens to the original theory?
Certainly. Many theories are disproved. A disproved theory will either be reworked based on the information obtained while disproving it or will be discarded.
What was the name of the discovery that disproved Dalton's theory?
Thomson disproved Dalton's theory because he discovered electrons.
Testable problem that can be proved or disproved?
A hypothesis is a testable problem that can be proved or disproved.
What was important about atomic theory?
It disproved Aristotle's four-element theory of matter.
What theory of ancient Indian history has recently been disproved?
Aryan invasion theory
If anytime a scientific theory is challenged does it mean its not a good theory?
No. It simply means that someone thinks that there may be a different explanation. It is quite possible that the person challenging the scientific theory is wrong.Moreover, although Einstein disproved some of Newton's theories, we continue to use them because they are accurate enough for normal circumstances and are simpler to apply.
What is a sicentific theory?
A scientific theory provides an explanation of observed natural phenomena and predictions that can be tested by further experiments. These f]serve as the framework for organizing scientific knowldege. Theories are not proven or facts, these are just predictions and possible explanations. Theories can never be completey true, they can only be disproved.
Why do scientific ideas change?
Scientific information constantly changes as new information is discovered or as previous hypotheses are retested. New information can lead to changes in scientific theories. When new facts are revealed, a current scientific theory might be revised to include the new facts, or it might be disproved and rejected.
Is it true or false that a scientific theory can never be disproven?
Scientific theories can be disproved. This is a key part of the scientific method, creating hypothesis that can be disproved if they are incorrect. However, you can never really prove a hypothesis - you can find evidence that either fits or doesn't fit. If it doesn't fit the hypothesis needs to be revised or thrown out. If the evidence supports the hypothesis, there may be something that you are missing which may reject the hypothesis.
Which scientist disproved Galen's theory about the circulation of the blood?
Andreas Vesalius
