Which of the Following Statements About Scientific Theories Is False

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about scientific theories is false?

• A)Theories are not taken seriously if they contradict older,more developed,theories.
• B)A theory is a model designed to explain a number of observed facts.
• C)If even a single new fact is discovered that contradicts what we expect according to a particular theory,then the theory must be revised or discarded.
• D)A theory must make predictions that can be checked by observation or experiment.
• E)A theory can never be proved beyond all doubt;we can only hope to collect more and more evidence that might support it.

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