What is a Scientific Theory

Question

What is a scientific theory?
A) an explanation supported by large amounts of experimental evidence
B) an explanation that cannot be modified with new experimental evidence
C) little more than one person's educated guess
D) any testable explanation for a question or problem

Accepted Answer

A scientific theory is an explanation that has been extensively tested and supported by a large amount of experimental evidence. It is an explanation that can be modified or refined with new evidence, but has withstood rigorous testing and is currently the most plausible explanation for a particular phenomenon.