What is the definition of the scientific theory

a the method by which a theory is deemed correct through a vote of responsible scientists
b the method by which a theory is supported with observation and experimentation
c the method scientists use to publish their work
d the process by which a scientific discipline is accepted by scientists

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The correct definition of a scientific theory is:

b the method by which a theory is supported with observation and experimentation.

A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence and has withstood repeated testing and scrutiny through observation and experimentation.