Which of the following best describes a scientific theory?
A) It is just one of many ways of looking at things.
B) It is a point of view which cannot be challenged.
C) It is a widely accepted explanation of some phenomena supported by a large amount of experimental data and is therefore definitely correct.
D) It is a widely accepted explanation of some phenomena supported by a large amount of experimental data, but it can be shown to be incorrect by a single experiment which yields results which contradict it.

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A scientific theory is a widely accepted explanation of some phenomena supported by a large amount of experimental data. However, it may be modified or rejected if new evidence emerges that contradicts it. Therefore, it is not an absolute truth and can be challenged if necessary.

Which of the Following Best Describes a Scientific Theory