Which of the Following Is Not True of Scientific Theories

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of scientific theories?

• A) Theory is a system of generalized statements or propositions about phenomena
• B) They explain and predict phenomena in question
• C) They produce testable and thus falsifiable hypotheses
• D) Theories are known scientifically as dependent variables

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Definitions:

Least Squares Estimates

Statistical estimates obtained by minimizing the sum of the squared differences between observed and predicted values in regression analysis.

Simple Linear Regression

A statistical method that models the linear relationship between a single independent variable and a dependent variable by fitting a linear equation to observed data.

Slope

The rate of change in the variable on the y-axis per unit change in the variable on the x-axis in a linear equation.

First-order

Generally pertains to the most basic or primary level of something, often used in mathematical and logical expressions indicating the initial or simplest case.