skookerasbil
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A theory is a carefully thought-out explanation for observations of the natural world that has been constructed using the scientific method, and which brings together many facts and hypotheses. --https://www.fieldmuseum.org/blog/what-do-we-mean-theory-science
In everyday use, the word "theory" often means an untested hunch, or a guess without supporting evidence. But for scientists, a theory has nearly the opposite meaning. A theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that can incorporate laws, hypotheses and facts. --https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/darwin/evolution-today/what-is-a-theory
scientific theory is an explanation of an aspect of the natural world and universe that has been repeatedly tested and corroborated in accordance with the scientific method, using accepted protocols of observation, measurement, and evaluation of results. Where possible, theories are tested under controlled conditions in an experiment.[1][2] In circumstances not amenable to experimental testing, theories are evaluated through principles of abductive reasoning. Established scientific theories have withstood rigorous scrutiny and embody scientific knowledge.[3]
- National Academy of Sciences (US) (1999). Science and Creationism: A View from the National Academy of Sciences (2nd ed.). National Academies Press. p. 2. doi:10.17226/6024. ISBN 978-0-309-06406-4. PMID 25101403.
- ^ Jump up to:a b Winther, Rasmus G. (2016). "The Structure of Scientific Theories". The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Metaphysics Research Lab, Stanford University.
- ^ Jump up to:a b Schafersman, Steven D. "An Introduction to Science".
Scientific theory - Wikipedia
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Anyone making comments akin to "it's just theory" or that theories are just guesses is simply admitting that they have no familiarity with basic science.
s0n....the science not mattering



In the real world, costs matter.
Progressives don't navigate in the real world.
Green energy is a joke because of one reason: it's waaaaay too fucking expensive


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