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Because non-scientists do not understand what a scientific theory actually means. It is not a random guess. Scientific theories are formed based on evidence and experimentation.
The scientific community advocates evolution because all the evidence of life on our planet supports the theory.
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Did everyone believe in what Charles Darwin believed?
Not at all. There are many people today that disbelieve any theory of evolution, not just Darwins.
What do you think of evolution?
Everyone has a different point of view about evolution, because it is just a theory after all.But there might be some speculation by very spiritual people about this subject.This is an opinionated question though; it is up to youto believe or not believe in evolution.
Is evolution a law or theory or a hypothesis?
Answer 1A theory. Just as E=Mc2 is the theory of relativity.Answer 2Evolution is both a fact and a theory, although the fact and the theory of evolution are - at least in my book - two different things:The fact of evolution is the observation that lifeforms evolve over time.The theory of evolution is the model that explains how they evolve, and how that applies to our findings in genetics and palaeontology. The theory of evolution incorporates a number of well-tested hypotheses, laws, and facts.
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.
What does it mean when it states that evolution is just a theory?
Evolution is a fact. The theory of evolution by natural selection is what you are trying to talk about. When someone says " evolution is just a theory " they are using the vulgar, common sense of the word theory. They mean guess, hunch and the like. The theory of evolution by natural selection is in the scientific sense of the word theory, which means a body of explanatory work supported by myriad lines of converging evidence that has been tested rigouusly and replicated often. Any good dictionary uses this scientific meaning of theory as the primary meaning of the word.
How is evolution related to other branch of science?
First of all, evolution is not a science. One of the first rules of science is observation, and no one has observed evolution. We have observed gene mutation, yes. Breeding almost any animal will show you variation and mutation. I suppose, to answer your question, evolution is a theory derivative of genetics and biology. But, evolution is a theory, it has no confirmation. It is just a theory.
How is scientific theory is different from the way most people use the word theory and explain the important the theory of evolution has on modern biology?
The vulgar meaning of theory is that one " guesses ", or just has an idea over a cup of coffee. The scientific meaning, which is the primary meaning in any good dictionary, is that theory is basically an explanation of phenomenon,( observation, fact, law, ) and this is logically consistent internally and supported by many lines of converging evidence. Simply put, the theory of evolution by natural selection is the cornerstone of biology. Biology would be an exercise in natural history " stamp collecting " is not for the theory of evolution by natural selection explaining so much ( not everything ) about evolution.
Why do people believe in the theory of evolution?
Answer 1Because they accept the myriad of evidence that underlines the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection.Answer 2Because they relied on evidences, observations, experiments. These are the basic premises of sciences. For an idea to be called a 'theory' in science required more evidences and tests, etc. A theory in science means more than what most lay people realize. A hypothesis in science is closer to what lay people think of as a 'theory' in daily usage. So when you hear the Theory of Evolution, there is substantial evidence behind it, just like there is for the Theory of Relativity or Theory of Gravitation.On the other hand, just because something has lots of evidence behind it does not mean it's correct. However, it takes a lot of counter-evidence to overturn a theory. Remember, it took a long time and substantial evidence to change the theory that the earth was not the center of the universe.
What are some of the topics that the theory of evolution has trouble explaining?
Evolution is not a theory it is a fact. Recognised as such by most sensible people and many religions. There are several theories of how and why evolution proceeds "oh ok... im just doing a science assignment on evolution and that's one of the questions we have to cover, although i do go to a christian school"
Should research in evolution continue?
The theory of evolution states that all things originated from one common ancestor. The research should continue because it is just a theory, therefore not fact. So anyone can say "Oh that doesn't matter, it's just a theory". But for all we know it could be wrong...
Why Darwin's theory of evolution a theory in crisis?
Darwin's theory of evolution is not in crisis; it is widely accepted and supported by a vast amount of scientific evidence. The theory has been continuously refined and expanded upon since its inception, leading to a stronger understanding of how species evolve over time. While there may be ongoing debates and discussions within the scientific community about specific aspects of evolution, the overarching theory itself remains a foundational concept in biology.
Is evolution a fact or theory?
Rather both. Evolution, the change in allele frequency over time in a population of organisms, is an observed and observable fact. The theory of evolution by natural selection explains this fact with overwhelming evidences from many different disciplines.
