A Scientific Theory Is Accepted as the Best Description of a Certain

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Multiple Choice

A scientific theory is accepted as the best description of a certain phenomenon if it

• A) can be independently and repeatedly checked by observation.
• B) has been developed by a scientist with a solid reputation, such as Albert Einstein or Sir Isaac Newton.
• C) has obtained the stamp of approval of an internationally renowned scientific body, such as the Royal Society of London or the International Astronomical Union.
• D) accounts for a full range of historical observations, even though recent observations cast doubt on it.

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