Question
How is the way scientists use the word theory different from the way people
use the word in everyday language?
© A A scientific theory is approved by a majority of scientists due to its
popularity.
© B. A scientific theory is a description of what will happen to an object
or system under certain conditions.
© C. A scientific theory is a hypothesis that has been supported by at
least one experiment.
D. A scientific theory explains natural events and is supported by
empirical evidence.
Answer
D. A scientific theory explains natural events and is supported by empirical evidence.