GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

THE UNIVERSE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not true of a scientific theory?
A
a theory can be based off a model or an explanation
B
you do not need evidence to form a theory
C
a theory is based on results
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The choice that is not a part of the scientific method is (a), the theory of relativity. The hypothesis, experimentation, data analysis and conclusion are all steps in the scientific method.

Detailed explanation-2: -Theories are supported by evidence from many different sources, and may contain one or several laws. A common misconception is that scientific theories are rudimentary ideas that will eventually graduate into scientific laws when enough data and evidence have been accumulated.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hence, it infers that Rationality is not a characteristic of a theory.

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