Question
Which of the following would be classified as a scientific theory? (1 point)
• a description of a natural phenomenon that is widely observed
• an explanation of how a natural phenomenon works
• an idea about an observation made under a specific set of conditions
• a testable statement used to guide an investigation
• a description of a natural phenomenon that is widely observed
• an explanation of how a natural phenomenon works
• an idea about an observation made under a specific set of conditions
• a testable statement used to guide an investigation
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A scientific theory is best classified as **an explanation of how a natural phenomenon works**. Scientific theories are well-substantiated explanations based on a body of evidence and are used to explain and predict various aspects of the natural world.