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A theory is an accepted explanation of an observed phenomenon until?
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∙ 14y ago
Until observations and experiments conflict with the theory
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agountil it becomes proved
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How does observing patterns in the world help scientists answer scientific questions?
Patterns offer clues as to what is going on. The clues lead scientists to make a hypothesis, a tentative explanation that accounts for the observed pattern. The hypothesis then gets tested, sometimes in ingenious ways. If the hypothesis holds up, you may have a working theory on your hands. The theory would be the best current explanation for the pattern. If you can explain the pattern, you have the answer to a scientific question. If the theory is good, it will lead to other possibilities that have not yet been observed. And if the theory is excellent, these unobserved possibilities will eventually be detected. These new observations will be considered strong evidence in support of the theory's soundness.
Theories best explains the after-image phenomenon?
opponent-process theory
Which theories best explain the after image phenomenon?
opponent-process theory
Which theory is currently accepted as explaining the Moon's creation-?
One currently accepted theory of the Moon's creation is that it was ejecta from the earth after an impact with an asteroid or comet.
What is a possible explanation for the formations of galaxies?
The Big Bang Theory
How can a scientific law be used to answer a specific question about an observed phenomenon?
A theory can offer explanation for an observed phenomenon that is supported by extensive data.
The difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law is that a scientific theory?
a scientific theory is a description of an observed phenomenon while a scientific theory is an explanation of an observed phenomenon
What cannot change a theory or law?
A law is the description of an observed phenomenon. It doesn't explain why the phenomenon exists or what causes it. It doesn't change. A theory is the explanation but those can and do change.
How is a hypothesis and a theory alike?
Both a hypothesis and a theory offer an explanation of some observed phenomenon. The difference is that a hypothesis must have confirmation to become a theory.
What is the term for acceptance explanation for a phenomenon?
Theory
What does test a hypothosies mean?
A Hypothesis is a statement that may or may not be true; in essence, a theory. Knowing that, testing a Hypothesis means to test a theory that was made about a certain event occurring or not occurring.
What is widely accepted explanation based on experimental result?
A theory is a widely accepted explanation based on experimental results.
What is the summary of observed behavior and a explanation of behavior?
law and theory
How do you define theory?
In the general, every day sense of the word a theory is a supposition, a hunch or a speculation. It is unproven.A Scientific Theory is completely different from an every day theory. A scientific theory summarizes a hypothesis that has been supported with repeated testing and with facts that can be observed and/or measured. With that support a hypothesis moves to the next step in the scientific method and becomes accepted as a valid explanation of a phenomenon. Facts are the framework for the scientific method and a Scientific Theory is supported by facts.
What is an accepted explanation of facts?
That means that most people would agree to it.
What is an explanation of a natural phenomenon that is supported by a large body of scientific evidence?
Theory.
What is a scientic theory?
A scientific theory summarizes a hypothesis or group of hypotheses that have been supported with repeated testing. If enough evidence accumulates to support a hypothesis, it moves to the next step; known as a theory; in the scientific method and becomes accepted as a valid explanation of a phenomenon.
