Scientific theories can be formed after many hypotheses, experiments, and observations have been made that all validate the same idea. Once a theory is established and used to make accurate predictions, it is set in stone as a fact.

Evaluate the statement above.

A) The statement is correct.

B) Changing an accepted theory requires so much evidence it is impossible.

C) Changing an accepted theory requires a lot of evidence, but it is possible.

D) Changing an accepted theory is as easy as offering an alternate hypothesis.

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Physics

Kendal Wade

31 July, 14:15

Scientific theories can be formed after many hypotheses, experiments, and observations have been made that all validate the same idea. Once a theory is established and used to make accurate predictions, it is set in stone as a fact.

Evaluate the statement above.

A) The statement is correct.

B) Changing an accepted theory requires so much evidence it is impossible.

C) Changing an accepted theory requires a lot of evidence, but it is possible.

D) Changing an accepted theory is as easy as offering an alternate hypothesis.

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Stafford · Answer 1

The answer is C

Explanation:

Theories can be changed, remember the theory that the Sun and all the other planets revolved around the Earth. Copernicus proved that theory that many other people believed to be "set in stone as a fact", and now it's common sense today.