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In the health field, it took many years and deaths before doctors recognized that they were causing deaths by not washing their hands and changing their clothing as they moved between patients.

Another was the concept that the earth was round and not flat.

The theory that the sun rotated around the earth also took quite some time to prove wrong.

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What one of Albert Einstein's theory was proven correct?

One of Albert Einstein's theories that has been proven correct is the theory of general relativity. This theory describes gravity as a curvature in space and time caused by mass and energy, and it has been confirmed through various experiments and observations, such as the bending of light around massive objects like stars.


What is the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?

A scientific theory is a theory that explains the scientist's observations, whereas a scientific law is a repeated pattern in the world that we have not sought an explanation for.Also, a scientific theory is proven correct in this time, but may not be correct during future times.


Why do theories take a long time to be accepted?

The process of validating theories involves rigorous testing, peer review, and replication of results, which can take time. Additionally, there may be resistance to change existing beliefs or paradigms that a new theory challenges. It often requires a significant amount of evidence and consensus within the scientific community before a new theory is accepted.


Is a law a proven theory?

No. A law is a description of an observed pattern in the universe. A theory is a model that explains observations. E.g. atomic theory explains many of the things that matter does. There will not be a time in the future when we will call it "atomic law" because the model of atoms is concerned with explaining the behavior of matter, not describing it.


What is holding time in queueing theory?

Holding time in queueing theory represents the amount of time a customer spends waiting in the queue before being served. It is an important metric used to analyze and optimize the performance of service systems by understanding customer waiting times. Holding time impacts customer satisfaction and can be influenced by factors such as service rate and arrival rate.

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Does a theory have to be true all the time?

Not at all. That it hasn't been proven is what makes it a theory. Once proven, it becomes a law.


A chemical theory that has been known for a long time becomes a law?

When a chemical theory is repeatedly tested and proven to be true under a variety of conditions over a significant period of time, it may be elevated to the status of a law. This indicates that the relationship described by the theory is a fundamental and universally accepted principle in chemistry.


Does a scientific law become a scientific theory?

A theory, when proven over time, can become a law. Example: Law of Gravity and Theory of Evolution


Is a theory a myth?

No. A theory is a hypothesis that has been proven time and time again, with every piece of evidence poiting to its correctness. A myth is a story, often from long ago, taht attempts to explain a phenomenon in spiritual or, well, mythological ways.


What is a theory called when it is proven to be correct?

A theory is never truly "proven" correct; data can be found time and time again that supports a hypothesis, which may then become a theory, but a theory doesn't really graduate to something else if it "seems" correct. Theories are always being modified as new advancements are made. "Law" (like the law of gravity) is a dated term that essentially equates to a theory in modern science.


A theory that has been proven true repeatedly over time and never disproven is called?

A Law


What is a theory in physics?

A theory is something that has been tested over time and the data constantly supports it. Examples are the theory of relativity or the theory of evolution. This is way different from the conventional usage, which is just something somebody things. I hate it when people use it that way! Note: A theory is never proven. Nothing in science is proven, but a theory is as close as you can get. The data can only support the facts.


Darwins theory of evolution views at the time of his work and social forces that led to support for the theory?

There is no proven theory of evolution only the physical evidence of what Chuck Norris has allowed to live.


Why do scientists revise theories?

By definition a Theory is nothing more than an unproven idea, and therefore until it becomes proven (and a Fact) is subject to change as more information about the area of study becomes available. Until it can be proven 100% of the time (e.g. Gravity) it will remain a Theory, and no matter how sound will be subject to revision until it can be proven 100% of the time.


Was Pangaea created in 1912?

According to theory Pangaea existed before all the continents separated, a long time before 1912, it was about 200 million years ago.


How is a theory different from a hypothesis?

A hypothesis is a guess in what you think it is a theory is a fact and someone already proved it in the past.


How do you know Joseph lister was right about antiseptic?

He used scientific method by first developing a theory based on the work of another scientist, Louis Pasteur. Then he proved the theory using experimentation. And now time has proven his theory even more so as over a century of medical science has further proven that he was correct. Before his theory half of those who underwent even minor surgery died from infection.