Explain why the use of the term “theory” in science is different from the use of the word “theory” in everyday language.

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kari74 [83]3 years ago

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In everyday language a theory means a hunch or speculation. Not so in science. In science, the word theory refers to a comprehensive explanation of an important feature of nature supported by facts gathered over time. Theories also allow scientists to make predictions about as yet unobserved phenomena".

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