Which of the following is true about theories? (1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0ATheories are formulated during an experiment when a scientist predicts what is going to happen. %0D%0ATheories are formulated during an experiment when a scientist predicts what is going to happen. %0D%0A%0D%0ATheories are formulated after one investigation produces groundbreaking results. %0D%0ATheories are formulated after one investigation produces groundbreaking results. %0D%0A%0D%0AThey are formulated after several repeated investigations produce the same or similar conclusions. %0D%0AThey are formulated after several repeated investigations produce the same or similar conclusions. %0D%0A%0D%0AThey are formulated before an experiment begins so that scientists can properly conduct the experiment.

Answer 1

The correct statement about theories is:

They are formulated after several repeated investigations produce the same or similar conclusions.

Theories are developed based on extensive evidence and consistent results from multiple experiments and observations, rather than being based on a single experiment or prediction.