Question

A. A scientific theory is an explanation of some aspect of the natural world. B. Theories have been thoroughly tested and are supported by multiple lines of evidence. C. A scientific theory may be modified as new lines of evidence become apparent. D. Scientific theories are concise, systematic, predictive, and broadly applicable. E. Scientific theories often integrate and generalize many hypotheses. Neil deGrasse Tyson once commented: "Some claim evolution is just a theory, as if it was merely an opinion." He went on to explain why a scientific theory, like evolution, is NOT just an opinion. Select which points he included in his argument? A) A, B, E B) A, B, D, E C) A, B, C, E D) A, B, C, D, E

Answer 1

Answer:

D) A, B, C, D, E

Explanation:

These are all important factors to consider when judging scientific theories. A scientific theory is not merely an inclination or vague idea a scientist has. Instead, a scientific theory is an explanation that is given to a broad range of phenomena. Scientific theories tend to be concise, coherent, systematic and predictive. However, they also admit modification as new evidence becomes apparent.