A scientific theory is different than the way we use the word theory in common speech. Which of the following describes the way the term theory is used in everyday life?

It explains how nature works.
It is supported by observation and testing.
It is supported by experimental results and data.
It is a random guess about how something happened.

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A scientific theory is different than the way we use the word theory in common speech. Which of the following describes the way the term theory is used in everyday life?

It explains how nature works.
 It is supported by observation and testing.
 It is supported by experimental results and data.
 It is a random guess about how something happened.

Alexis1415 · Answer

It would be "It is supported by observation and testing" because, 
In science, people can make observations about something and then propose a reasoned explanation for what is observe.