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If new evidence or observations falsify a scientific theory, the theory must be changed to adapt to the new data or discarded altogether. The discoverer of the falsification usually publishes his or her results in a peer-reviewed scientific journal, through which the information is presented to the scientific community. Theories are not "official," but they instead rely on consensus and an understanding of the evidence involved and the scientific method. Usually, however, since a hypothesis must be tested rigorously in order to be accepted as theory, the existing theory needs only to be modified or expanded, and not discarded entirely.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoyes, Many have been. Climate change for example yes, Many have been. Climate change for example
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∙ 14y agothey can change by summarizing a hypothesis or group of hypotheses that have been supported with repeat testing.
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∙ 13y agoA theory can definitely be modified. When there is ample evidence of the theory's correctness (sorry, cannot think of the proper word there), then the theory can be declared a law.
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∙ 11y agoyes it can be but with more clear and specific prooves
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∙ 10y agoA theory is not a natural law "like gravity", meaning that a theory is proven to a degree and is still done research on to try to make it more and more true "If that makes sense"
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∙ 7y agoYes, all the time.
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∙ 13y agohow can scientific knowledge be modifiel
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Under what conditions can a scientific model or theory change?
A scientific model can change if new evidence is found. If the new evidence that has been found contradicts the model or theory then a scientific model or theory can change.
How can you change a theory into scientific knowledge?
no
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 might cause scientists to change scientific theory?
Because technology might change in the future.
What does a scientific theory mean?
That would depend on the scientific theory in question.
Under what conditions can a scientific model or theory change?
A scientific model can change if new evidence is found. If the new evidence that has been found contradicts the model or theory then a scientific model or theory can change.
How is Scientific law and scientific theory diffrent?
A scientific law is the description of a recurring event that occurs in nature. A scientific theory is an explanation of the law. The law does not change, but the theory may change when new data indicate that it needs to.
How can you change a theory into scientific knowledge?
no
A scientific theory can change if?
It can change if it is proven wrong, or if a new theory is proven more likely to be true.
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 can scientific theory be change?
whenever an experiment fails to confirm the theory it is no longer a theory ... it becomes a hypothesis
If a scientific theory changes does this mean that it was not a good theory to begin with?
No. It means that it was the best theory supported at the time it was formulated. Theories can change if new scientific evidence provides new information.
If a scientific theory changes does that mean that it was not a good theory to begin with?
No. It means that it was the best theory supported at the time it was formulated. Theories can change if new scientific evidence provides new information.
Can scientific theory be disproved?
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.
Which is more likely to change a scientific theory or a scientific law?
New experimental data, more correct determined.
Two theories on how species change over time?
The scientific theory is evolution.
How can a scientific theory change?
they can change by summarizing a hypothesis or group of hypotheses that have been supported with repeat testing.
