Makayla is talking to Mia about the whether we ever landed on the Moon. Mia says,” I have a theory about that.” What is wrong with Mia’s use of the term “theory” in this instance?

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Makayla is talking to Mia about the whether we ever landed on the Moon.  Mia says,” I have a theory about that.”  What is wrong with Mia’s use of the term “theory” in this instance?

anonymous · Answer

The definition of a theory is a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained. 

I don't see how there is anything wrong with her use of the word.

anonymous · Answer

here is an article to help you understand the reasoning behind the reason why it is wrong. but basically a theory is something that you have a basic idea about and have proven with multiple experiments. whereas a hypothesis is simply something that you have an idea about but have not gone through the motions to have any justification to prove. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/just-a-theory-7-misused-science-words/

anonymous · Answer

your idea of theory is based upon the english dictionary which has been modified by lamens terms and other instinces of misuse of whatever word it might be. the article I attached should prove very useful!

anonymous · Answer

@DJ_Timedrop thank you so much for your help.