Which will most likely result in the revision of a theory?
A) the development of new experimental methods
B) the replication of a well-known experiment
C) the support of several prominent scientists
D) the finding of data that supports the theory
A scientific theory refers to a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of natural world that is based on careful examination facts.
Scientific theories can be tested and refined by additional research, and they allow scientists to make predictions. Development of new experimental methods may lead to revision of a scientific theory.
Additionally, a scientific theory may be revised when new large amount of data refutes it.
