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A theory is an educated and best guess. It is not an opinion. It hasn't been proven (or disproved) yet but can be with addition information. Once proven it will be come a law.
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Why is theory used incorrectly in most everyday situations?
Because people use theory to describe what there opinion is when in fact a theory is hypothesis that has been tested several times and has been proving yet is not universally accepted. Some also regard theory as absolute fact, yet in turn a theory is not universally accepted although it does include factual analysis it is not an absolute law. I like to think of a Theory as a logical way of piecing together evidence to reach a conclusion.
What is -in theory not in fact?
A "theory" is a scenario of what might be.
What is the difference between a fact and opinion?
A fact most of the time is 100% correct and a opinion you can argue
What is the definition of fact vs opinion?
state two fact
How do you build a theory?
it is your thought or opinion on something, it cannot be proven.... like the Big Bang theory
What is the word used when something is based on opinion rather than fact?
Subjective.
Is a theory a fact or opinion?
A theory is an educated and best guess. It is not an opinion. It hasn't been proven (or disproved) yet but can be with addition information. Once proven it will be come a law.
Is it a fact or an opinion that an 18 year old watching only cartoons is a dumb thing?
It would be an opinion that is based on observation. A theory that has some basic fact to it. Another theory could be that the individual is an extremely lazy person or that they are preforming a study on a human's ability to waste time.
Is Detention is an outdated form of punishment a fact or opinion?
Is opinion
Are belief and or theory truths or opinions?
A belief is a strongly held opinion that is not proven to be true. A hypothesis is an opinion as to the facts. People often use the word 'theory' when they really mean 'hypothesis'. A scientific theory is more rigorous than a hypothesis. As far as is known, based on strong evidence, a scientific theory is fact, or truth.
Is black hole a fact or an opinion?
The observation of an astronomical phenomenon which was subsequently called a 'black hole' is a fact; ergo, the black hole is a fact. The theoretical explanation of a black hole can be opinion, but it is normal based upon the theory of general relativity; which gains more favor with a consensus.
Can opinions become factual?
Opinions are subjective beliefs and interpretations of individuals, while facts are based on objective evidence and can be proven true or false. Opinions can sometimes align with factual information, but they do not become facts themselves. Facts are determined through observation, research, and evidence.
Is the sentence Bats are useful animals A fact or opinion?
Opinion
Is he had to earn a living a fact or an opinion?
Is he has to make a living, a fact or opinion?
How can you change a fact into an opinion?
how can you change a fact into an opinion?
What do you think of the theory of evolution?
It does not mater what anyone thinks about the theory of evolution by natural selection. The theory of evolution by natural selection is the best explanation we have for much of the observed and observable fact of evolution. The theory is internally consistent with the fact of evolution, it is supported by myriad lines of converging evidence and it generates testable predictions in the form of scientific hypothesis. The opinion of no one is needed by the theory of evolution by natural selection and educated people have come to accept the theory.
Isn't evolution just a theory?
Yes, evolution is a theory. But it is not "just a theory" in the sense that you probably mean. In layman's terms, we might speak of a theory as simply an idea or an opinion, such as "Well, that's YOUR theory..." In science, it is something else entirely, and when something becomes scientific theory, it has been very well substantiated. It is more synonymous with the word "fact" in this usage, unlike the previous usage I used as an example. in fact, all scientific discoveries are considered theories. hell, the fact that our bodies are made up of cells that reproduce is still just a theory.
