Question

5. Which answer correctly summarizes the essential elements of a scientific theory?
A. descriptions of the natural world; based on many observations and data; do not explain why
B. eventually become laws; based on many tests and reviews; usually do not change
C. never become laws; based on strong scientific support; may change based on evidence
D. predictions and descriptions; based on observation and logic; may change based on evidence

Answer 1

well, from the last question, we know that a theory EXPLAINS. it's also important to know that theories don't become laws. so which ones can you rule out now?

Answer 2

A?

Answer 3

good, so it's not A. could it be B? (remember that we just said that theories don't become laws...)

Answer 4

nope

Answer 5

okay. so now we're left with C and D.

Answer 6

its problably C right ?

Answer 7

both seem like valid answers to me actually. are you allowed to choose more than one?

Answer 8

no i can only give one answer

Answer 9

if you had to choose just one, i'd go with C becuase "scientific support" seems more credible as "evidence" than observation.

but again, i think D is a pretty good answer (tell your teacher. he/she will be impressed with you :-)

Answer 10

WAIT

Answer 11

what happend ?

Answer 12

apparently the ability to make PREDICTIONS is an important component of a theory...

Answer 13

i think i'm going to change my final answer to D. :-) sorry about that. C and D are still both very good answers, but now I believe D is better.

Answer 14

But a theorie cant become a law

Answer 15

agreed. that's why i don't think it's a good question! there seem to be 2 valid answers, but you said you can only choose one.

Answer 16

Which answer correctly summarizes the essential elements of a scientific theory