Scientific laws describe natural relationships that have been tested repeatedly and are generally accepted as universal and true. Which of the following describes a scientific theory?

Question

A.
a prediction about what will happen during a scientific investigation
B.
a proposed explanation for natural phenomena, supported by evidence
C.
a proven fact about a natural phenomena
D.
the outcome of a single experiment

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B. a proposed explanation for natural phenomena, supported by evidence.

A scientific theory provides a comprehensive explanation of some aspect of nature that is supported by a substantial body of evidence and has withstood repeated testing and scrutiny.