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One characteristic of a scientific theory is that _______

a. it can never be proved
b. it can be proved
c. it cannot be modified
d. it summarizes a set of observations

Answer :

Answer;

a. it can never be proved

Explanation;

-One characteristic of a scientific theory is that it can never be proved.

-A scientific theory is a series of statements about the causal elements for observed phenomena. It is a hypothesis or a group of hypotheses about some phenomena that have been supported through research using the scientific method.

Answer: Option (d) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

A scientific theory is the result or output of a number of experiments, research, tests, observations etc.

A scientific theory is checked and verified at each and every step in order to provide a fact to the world. Hence, a scientific theory is that it summarizes a set of observations.

On the basis of these observations, a conclusion or theory is established.