In the Scientific Use of the Term, a "Theory" Is

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Multiple Choice

In the scientific use of the term, a "theory" is:

• A) a prediction about the outcome of a given experiment or study.
• B) an organized system of assumptions and principles that purports to explain a set of observations and how they are related.
• C) a precise definition of a term in a hypothesis, which specifies how it will be observed and measured.
• D) a scientist's best guess about the cause of an event or phenomenon.

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Definitions:

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