Question
Which of the following statements about theories is FALSE?(1 point)
Responses
Theories are well-substantiated explanations of natural phenomena.
Theories are well-substantiated explanations of natural phenomena.
Theories are just guesses and lack substantial evidence.
Theories are just guesses and lack substantial evidence.
Theories can be modified or discarded in light of new evidence.
Theories can be modified or discarded in light of new evidence.
Theories provide a framework for understanding and predicting scientific observations.
Responses
Theories are well-substantiated explanations of natural phenomena.
Theories are well-substantiated explanations of natural phenomena.
Theories are just guesses and lack substantial evidence.
Theories are just guesses and lack substantial evidence.
Theories can be modified or discarded in light of new evidence.
Theories can be modified or discarded in light of new evidence.
Theories provide a framework for understanding and predicting scientific observations.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The FALSE statement about theories is:
**Theories are just guesses and lack substantial evidence.**
This statement misrepresents the nature of scientific theories, which are based on substantial evidence and extensive testing, rather than being mere guesses.
**Theories are just guesses and lack substantial evidence.**
This statement misrepresents the nature of scientific theories, which are based on substantial evidence and extensive testing, rather than being mere guesses.