Which of the Following Best Describes a Scientific Theory

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a scientific theory?

• A) It is just one of many ways of looking at things.
• B) It is a point of view which cannot be challenged.
• C) It is a widely accepted explanation of some phenomena supported by a large amount of experimental data and is therefore definitely correct.
• D) It is a widely accepted explanation of some phenomena supported by a large amount of experimental data, but it can be shown to be incorrect by a single experiment which yields results which contradict it.

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Definitions:

Richard Easterlin

An economist known for the "Easterlin Paradox," suggesting that beyond a certain income level, happiness does not increase with wealth.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision-making processes, often used when facing complex problems.

Hedonic Treadmill

The hedonic treadmill is a theory suggesting that people consistently return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events or life changes.

Richard Easterlin

An economist known for the Easterlin Paradox, which posits that there is not a direct, long-term correlation between a country's economic development and its citizens' happiness.