Question

Which of the following best defines a scientific theory?

A) An 'if, then' statement that can be tested by science.
B) A model used to explain how or why a phenomenon occurs.
C) A unifying concept; often a mathematical description of the way in which a natural phenomenon occurs.
D) A piece of knowledge about the outside world received through the senses or instrumentation.
E) Something that is known to be consistent with reality; that which has not been falsified.

Answer 1

Answer: B) A model used to explain how or why a phenomenon occurs.

Explanation: Scientific theory explain through models will educate students more. they can learn in both audio visual ways and keep that situation in brain always. a model or a blue print is a better way of educating on scientific theory as the aim. material, observation and conclusion can be derived by actually viewing the phenomenon.