Question

Which of the following is the best definition of a scientific theory? A predicted experimental outcome A mathematical model (an equation) A prediction of how a natural phenomenon will behave A well tested explanation of a natural phenomenon

Answer 1

Answer:

A well tested explanation of a natural phenomenon

Explanation:

A scientific theory is an explanation of a natural phenomenon which has been drawn from a well tested observation.

Theories are products of repeated scientific experiments. When a hypothesis otherwise known as a "scientific guess" survives a lot of scrutiny, we can elevate it to the status of a theory. Most theories starts off from simple observations. These observations can further spark series of experiments in such a field and a scientific guess proposed. Further testing and experimenting would now lead to a theory.