Question

The merit of a new scientific theory is judged by the scientific community based on. . how well-known the theory is within the general public.. . the popularity of the theory within the general public.. . how well existing scientific data are explained by the new theory.. . the popularity of the scientist who proposes the theory..

Answer 1

The merit of a new scientific theory is judged by the scientific community based on how well existing data are explained by the new theory. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option. I hope that the answer has come to your help.

Answer 2

The correct answer in this question is the third option which is how well the existing scientific data are explained by the new theory. Science relies on results that follow the scientific method through observation and experimentation. Mathematical and computational tools are also used as evidences.