Why can scientists never prove a theory absolutely?(1 point)

Question

Responses which is the correct response

Because scientific theories are based on untested hypotheses
Because scientific theories are based on untested hypotheses

Because scientific theories are constantly changing and cannot be relied upon
Because scientific theories are constantly changing and cannot be relied upon

Because scientific theories are just educated guesses and lack empirical support
Because scientific theories are just educated guesses and lack empirical support

Because new evidence or observations could potentially contradict or modify the theory

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Because new evidence or observations could potentially contradict or modify the theory.