A Theory Can Best Be Defined as

question 228

Multiple Choice

A theory can best be defined as

• A)an untested assertion of untested fact.
• B)a collection of assumptions that simplify the real world.
• C)an opinion of a reliable person who studies a subject or discipline.
• D)a deliberate simplification of factual relationships that attempts to explain how those relationships work.
• E)the body of knowledge that has been scientifically verified by the scientific community.

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Definitions:

Compressed

Subjected to increased pressure or compacted into a smaller volume.

New Pressure

A term potentially referring to a fresh or recently applied force per unit area, not recognized as a standard scientific term.

Gay-Lussac's Law

A gas law stating that the pressure of a given amount of gas varies directly with its absolute temperature, provided the volume is kept constant.

Temperature

A physical quantity that expresses the subjective perceptions of hot and cold, measured with a thermometer.