Which of the following terms describes a scientific consensus as to why a particular phenomenon occurs?
A)a study
B)a theory
C)a placebo
D)a hypothesis

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A scientific consensus is a collective agreement among scientists within a particular field about a theory or explanation for a phenomenon. A theory is a well-established explanation for a set of observations, and is supported by a significant amount of empirical evidence. Therefore, a scientific consensus about why a particular phenomenon occurs would be described as a theory.

Which of the Following Terms Describes a Scientific Consensus as to Why