Which statement best describes a characteristic of a scientific theory?

A.~Supported by mathematics to explain a principle of nature

B.~A readily demonstrable fact that cannot be disproven

C.~An educated guess that is yet to be tested consistently

D.~Supported by a substantial body of evidence observed in nature

Question

Talon Meza

Biology

2 July, 00:04

Which statement best describes a characteristic of a scientific theory?

A.~Supported by mathematics to explain a principle of nature

B.~A readily demonstrable fact that cannot be disproven

C.~An educated guess that is yet to be tested consistently

D.~Supported by a substantial body of evidence observed in nature

+3

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Augie · Answer 1

option D is correct.

A scientific theory can be defined as : - an explanation of a feature in the natural worlds that can be repeatedly tested. This can be verified in accordance with scientific method by using different accepted protocols of observation, measurement and result evaluation.