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How is the meaning of the theory in science different from the everyday use of the term?
Basically a theory refers to something that has been tested and tested over and over again and looking at the results you can infer that the subject of the theory exists even though you can not directly observe it
What is the difference between a scientific theory and just the common theory?
A scientific theory has been tested repeatedly and is correct for all observed results. A common theory (as used in everyday language) is just a guess. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory
Is an every day theory and a scientific theory the same?
No. A scientific theory is a proven set of rules describing reality. The "everyday" usage of the word is what a scientist would call a hypothesis, and others would call an unsubstantiated guess.
How is the meaning of theory in science different from everyday use of the term?
Basically a theory refers to something that has been tested and tested over and over again and looking at the results you can infer that the subject of the theory exists even though you can not directly observe it
Why is the term theory in science confused with the word theory as it is sometimes used in everyday language?
People assume that because they are the same word, that they mean the same thing in both contexts - which is not an unfair assumption to someone who is outside the scientific community.
The theory concerned with how people give meaning to their everyday experiences is what?
Symbolic interactionism is the theory that is concerned with how people give meaning to their everyday experiences. The term was coined by an American sociologist named Herbert Blumer.
How is a scientific hypothesis from a scientific theory?
Have you heard the word "theory" used in a different way by non scientists in everyday conversation? How is this use of the word different from a scientific theory?
How is the meaning of the theory in science different from the everyday use of the term?
Basically a theory refers to something that has been tested and tested over and over again and looking at the results you can infer that the subject of the theory exists even though you can not directly observe it
What is the difference between a scientific theory and just the common theory?
A scientific theory has been tested repeatedly and is correct for all observed results. A common theory (as used in everyday language) is just a guess. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory
What is a theoretical explanation?
A theoretical explanation is an explanation of some phenomena. The term "theory" as it is used in science is different than the one used in everyday discourse. The everyday term has more in common with a "hypothesis", a theory is just an overarching term for an explanation.
Is evolution merely a theory?
"Theory" means something much different in the world of science than it does in everyday use. Evolution is an observed fact. The theory around it is just our current understanding of the specific mechanics of it.
Why is tectonic plate movement still called the theory of plate tectonic movement?
Because a theory in everyday life is different than a theory in science. This site explains it well: look at link below.
Is an every day theory and a scientific theory the same?
No. A scientific theory is a proven set of rules describing reality. The "everyday" usage of the word is what a scientist would call a hypothesis, and others would call an unsubstantiated guess.
Does the correspondence principle have application to macroscopic events in the everyday macroworld?
The correspondence principle has applications to macroscopic events in the everyday macro-world. This principle is a general rule not only good for science but for all good theory - even in areas as far removed from science as government, religion, and ethics. If a new theory is valid, it must account for the verified results of the old theory.
Is there any use of theory of relativity in day to day life?
Probably not. That's part of what made the theory so stunning-- it seemed so unconnected to our everyday experience of the world. Another way to say this is that the theory is counter-intuitive.
How is the meaning of theory in science different from everyday use of the term?
Basically a theory refers to something that has been tested and tested over and over again and looking at the results you can infer that the subject of the theory exists even though you can not directly observe it
How is a scientific theory different from a hypothesis?
Have you heard the word "theory" used in a different way by non scientists in everyday conversation? How is this use of the word different from a scientific theory?
