Question

Which of these statements is correct about the Theory of Natural Selection?

It was accepted after evidences were proved non-testable.

It was proposed after several science magazines published it.

It was proved after scientists showed that its results are non-observable.

It was validated after scientists completed several investigations to gather evidence.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Hey there....you still there?

Answer 3

Well - hopefully you'll see this when you get back.

This is a mix of a history and 'philosophy' of science question. So a theory is set of very well-supported principles which explain certain phenomena - the theory of natural selection, for example, explains concepts like speciation and adaptation. Theories become theories after rigorous amounts of testing, but first they start out as hypotheses - hypotheses are, in a sense, predictions: if condition is met, then such event will occur. The extensive testing of these related hypotheses produces a good theory!

Ah - and one more clue. The theory of natural selection is attributed to Charles Darwin (and sometimes his buddy, Wallace). His book proved to be wildly popular, and he basically laid the groundwork of what we know as evolution today.

Hope this helps!

Answer 4

I'm here.

Answer 5

Hey - does the above info help you eliminate some choices? What would you like me to explain further?

Answer 6

It helps a little. I think it's the last one?

Answer 7

Yep! Choices 1 and 3 go against what a theory means, right? And choice two is simply a history of science factoid...leaving the last one.

Answer 8

I see. Thank you so much!