When a theory is disproved by further evidence, which of the following occurs? It should be considered a failu

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When a theory is disproved by further evidence, which of the following occurs?
It should be considered a failure.
It adds to scientific knowledge.
It becomes a law.
New data must be found to support it.

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It adds to scientific knowledge.

Disproving a theory is informative: it rules out an explanation, guiding researchers toward better hypotheses and deeper understanding.

When a theory is disproved by further evidence, which of the following occurs?
It should be considered a failure.
It adds to scientific knowledge.
It becomes a law.
New data must be found to support it.

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When a theory is disproved by further evidence, which of the following occurs? It should be considered a failure. It adds to scientific knowledge. It becomes a law. New data must be found to support it.

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When a theory is disproved by further evidence, which of the following occurs?
It should be considered a failure.
It adds to scientific knowledge.
It becomes a law.
New data must be found to support it.