In which situation would a scientific theory be rejected? (1 point) Responses It has not been published in as many journals as other theories. It has not been published in as many journals as other theories. It is mostly based on logic and explains a small set of observations. It is mostly based on logic and explains a small set of observations. It has many people who disagree with it. It has many people who disagree with it. It is contradicted by careful scientific investigations.

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A scientific theory would be rejected if it is contradicted by careful scientific investigations. This is because scientific theories must be supported by evidence and consistent with observations. If new evidence contradicts a theory, it may be revised or rejected.