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(if something is said to be “just a theory,” it usually means that it is a mere guess, or is unproved. It might even lack credibility.) |
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*In layman’s terms, if something is said to be “just a theory,” it usually means that it is a mere guess, or is unproved. It might even lack credibility. But in scientific terms, a theory implies that something has been proven and is generally accepted as being true. [http://wilstar.com/theories.htm] | *In layman’s terms, if something is said to be “just a theory,” it usually means that it is a mere guess, or is unproved. It might even lack credibility. But in scientific terms, a theory implies that something has been proven and is generally accepted as being true. [http://wilstar.com/theories.htm] | ||
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Revision as of 22:13, April 13, 2007
A theory is an explanation.
- In layman’s terms, if something is said to be “just a theory,” it usually means that it is a mere guess, or is unproved. It might even lack credibility. But in scientific terms, a theory implies that something has been proven and is generally accepted as being true. [1]
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