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If new observations are discovered that clash with the previous theory, then the theory will have to be revised.
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Is the scientific theory unchangable?
No, scientific theories change all the time as new observations present new data, new theories are formed to explain the observations and are checked to see if they predict correctly the outcome of new experiments.The scientific method remains the same.
How are scientific theories related to observations and evidence?
Scientist use scientific methods to test the new theory. They also examine all the evidence to see if it supports the new theory. Scientist accept a new theory when many test and pieces of evidence support it.
What happens if a scientists observations do not match the scientific theory?
If observations don't match the theory, then either the theory or the experiment is wrong. Maybe a measuring device isn't sensitive or accurate enough. If the experiment is right, but results doesn't match theory, then it's time to come up with a new theoru that matches the experiment's results.
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 observation different from a persons opinion?
A scientific observation is simply what someone has seen but does not (by itself) say anything more. Scientific observations are used to formulate theories and these theories you might call "provisional facts". So, a theory is like a fact that can be overturned by a new observation and causes a newer and better theory to be formulated. After lots of observation the "provisional facts" become clearer and clearer and we get closer to "truth". A scientist's opinion (on a scientific subject) is based on the current theory which in turn is supported by all the observations that have ever been made. A person's opinion is not an observation. It is a conclusion based on what that person believes. Some opinions can not be proven to be wrong (or right). Different people can have different opinions based on the same observations. So, an opinion can only be shown to be wrong if there is evidence to show it is wrong - and a scientific observation is an example of how this can be done. To understand this some more, compare the scientific theory of evolution with creationist views about evolution. Both use the same observations and they disagree. Scientists use all existing observations to formulate theories and the latest and best theory is used to form their opinions because it is the one that accounts for all existing observations successfully. However, creationists start with an opinion about how evolution happened based on the Bible, then selectively ignore observations that conflict with their opinion.
What effects can new observations have on a scientific theory?
If new observations are discovered that clash with the previous theory, then the theory will have to be revised.
What can new observation have on a scientific theory?
If new observations are discovered that clash with the previous theory, then the theory will have to be revised.
Is the scientific theory unchangable?
No, scientific theories change all the time as new observations present new data, new theories are formed to explain the observations and are checked to see if they predict correctly the outcome of new experiments.The scientific method remains the same.
How are scientific theories related to observations and evidence?
Scientist use scientific methods to test the new theory. They also examine all the evidence to see if it supports the new theory. Scientist accept a new theory when many test and pieces of evidence support it.
What is scienific theory?
A scientific theory is a hypothesis that has been supported by much research, and is able to explain a wide variety of observations. During the process of formulating a theory, a hypothesis is refined as experiments yield new information. The purpose of a theory is to explain a scientific law.
What is the scienific theory?
A scientific theory is a hypothesis that has been supported by much research, and is able to explain a wide variety of observations. During the process of formulating a theory, a hypothesis is refined as experiments yield new information. The purpose of a theory is to explain a scientific law.
What happens if a scientists observations do not match the scientific theory?
If observations don't match the theory, then either the theory or the experiment is wrong. Maybe a measuring device isn't sensitive or accurate enough. If the experiment is right, but results doesn't match theory, then it's time to come up with a new theoru that matches the experiment's results.
Why did geologists have to come up with a new theory?
Because the old theory demonstrably did not explain the observations.
What can happened to the theory such as a theory of an earth centered universe?
a.if a new observations are made, it can be replaced.
Why is the big bang theory importanat?
The Big Bang Theory is important as it is the framework for understanding the Universe. The framework holds observations together and explains new observations.
What is the merit of a new scientific theory is judged by scientist community based on?
how well existing scientific data are explained by the new theory.
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.
