Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
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The differences between scientific theory and opinions.
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A scientific theory is referred as a hypothesis that has been tested many times and evaluated by scientists and strongly supported. It is basically a well-sustained explanation of a certain aspect of the world, which depends upon the body of facts that have been repeatedly confirmed via the experiment and observation. But an opinion is just a belief.
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