Which of the following best defines theory?

explanation for a set of observations based on proven hypotheses and accepted as truth
or
just a guess about something and not necessarily true

Question

Which of the following best defines theory?

explanation for a set of observations based on proven hypotheses and accepted as truth
  or  
just a guess about something and not necessarily true

anonymous · Answer

In the sciences, a scientific THEORY comprises a collection of concepts, including abstractions of observable phenomena expressed as quantifiable properties, together with rules (called scientific laws) that express relationships between observations of such concepts ... so your answer is "just a guess about something and not necessarily true"

anonymous · Answer

Thanks (: