Concept #8: Theory

Question 1

What is a “Scientific Theory”? (5 points)

Answer 1

• Set of logically related ideas that explain why & how things happen
• A scientific explanation that has been repeatedly verified & is widely accepted
• Theories have predictive power:
• Allow us to predict that certain things & events will happen if the special conditions & circumstances specific by the theory are present
• Thus, they give rise to new hypothesis