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What does the term "theory" mean in science?

A. A claim that is based on observation and prior knowledge and is a starting point for an experiment.

B. A description of facts or observations that is accepted as true and can be used to predict future results.

C. A statement that proposes a testable explanation for a natural phenomenon.

D. An explanation that is the result of many investigations.



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In science, a theory is a well-tested and verified set of explanations for natural observations, representing the strongest form of scientific knowledge.


Explanation:

In science, a theory is a thoroughly tested and verified set of explanations for a body of observations of nature. It is the strongest form of knowledge in science. In contrast, a theory in common vernacular can mean a guess or speculation about something, meaning that the knowledge implied by the theory is very weak.


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