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Why a new theory is often greeted with scepticism and takes time to become accepted?
For the same reason that people aren't sent to jail simply because they are accused of a crime. A scientist who makes a claim, like a prosecutor, must present EVIDENCE of that claim before the claim can be accepted. Until the evidence is presented and properly examined, the idea must remain a hypothesis.
There have been too many claims put forth by scientists that were later shown to be utterly false. Unfortunately, society has a way of remembering the initial claim but forgetting the later refutation. That's why scientists are VERY reluctant to accept a new hypothesis before it has passed rigorous examination.
When it DOES pass the empirical tests, however, the scientist is often richly rewarded.
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In what decade did the cell theory become an accepted part of biology?
The cell theory became an accepted part of biology in the 19th century. Rudolf Virchow, Matthias Schleiden, and Theodor Schwann are credited with contributing to the development and acceptance of the cell theory during this time period.
When was the plate tectonics theory accepted?
it wasnt accepted. Wegener's theory of continetal drift wasnt accepted. the theory of plate tectonics was created when scientists discovered about sea floor spreading and magnetic reversals. but i dont know when the theory of plate tectonics was created. so you can ask about that.
The most accepted theory regarding the make-up of living things is?
cell theory
How do you xxplain why the theory of continental drift was not accepted?
kantot
What is another name for the Nebula Theory?
The Nebula Theory is also known as the Solar Nebula Theory. It is a widely accepted model for the formation of our solar system.
A hypothesis that is widely accepted as correct?
It may become a theory.
When does theory become a natural laws?
When it is widely accepted as one.
How does a scientific theory become better accepted over time?
A scientific theory becomes better accepted as it helps explain more and more observations.
What does a hypothesis become after it is tested and proven?
A hypothesis, or group of hypotheses, that is accepted as consistently valid is a theory. Either a hypothesis or a theory can be ultimately disproven. One definition of a theory is an accepted hypothesis.
Is it true any hunch you have is a good as a scientific theory?
a theorem rather, it has to be proven to become an accepted theory.
Is it true that any hunch you have is a good as a scientific theory?
a theorem rather, it has to be proven to become an accepted theory.
What is the accepted theory of speciation?
Caralous linnaeus theory is accepted theory of speciation
What has the author Douglas Odegard written?
Douglas Odegard has written: 'Knowledge and scepticism' -- subject(s): Skepticism, Theory of Knowledge
When was the darninim theory of evolution accepted?
The theory of evolution was accepted by scientists in 1859, Darwin's first book was published the same year that his theory was accepted.
How does a scientific hypothesis become an accepted theory?
when there s proof to back it up with evidence or an experiment to test the hypothesis
In what decade did the cell theory become an accepted part of biology?
The cell theory became an accepted part of biology in the 19th century. Rudolf Virchow, Matthias Schleiden, and Theodor Schwann are credited with contributing to the development and acceptance of the cell theory during this time period.
Why is cell theory still accepted today?
cell theory is accepted today because it is a unit of living organism.
