BIOLOGY VOL. II
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ISBN: 9781308795317
Author: Raven
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The scientific theory means expressing the ideas in the form of experimental data. The scientific theories are based upon the explanations by natural phenomenon and when the experimental data and scientific reasoning’s are applicable then it is called scientific theory.
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In science, a theory is best defined as a(n)
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a. educated opinion about the natural world.
b. explanation for a large number of findings in the natural world.
c. personal understanding of natural laws.
d. testable prediction about the natural world.
e. speculation and opinion of facts.
What is science? (Mark any that apply.)
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B. A process by which knowledge is produced.
C. A body of knowledge.
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For a scientific theory to be accepted it must be:
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BIOLOGY VOL. II
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