What is the best definition of a scientific theory?

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A tentative guess about the natural world that has yet to be tested
A tentative guess about the natural world that has yet to be tested

A detailed description of a scientific experiment
A detailed description of a scientific experiment

An educated guess
An educated guess

A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence and has been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experimentation

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The best definition of a scientific theory is:

A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence and has been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experimentation.