A scientific theory is an explanation that has been published in journal or a book. predicts what will happen. has been testing many observations. a scientist has tested with an experiment

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Problem 9SQ: Which of the following is not a feature of a scientific theory? a. It begins as a hypothesis. b. It...
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A scientific theory is an explanation that:

- has been published in a journal or a book.
- predicts what will happen.
- **has been testing many observations.** (Selected option)
- a scientist has tested with an experiment.
Transcribed Image Text:A scientific theory is an explanation that: - has been published in a journal or a book. - predicts what will happen. - **has been testing many observations.** (Selected option) - a scientist has tested with an experiment.
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A well considered explanation for observations of the natural world that has been developed through the scientific method and that combines numerous facts and hypotheses is known as a theory.

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