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==Scientific Theory==

==Scientific Theory==

A theory is a plausible and consistent explanation for observable phenomena. A scientific theory is a model or framework for describing a related set of natural or social behaviors or observations. A scientific theory must be [[falsifiable]], meaning that there must be some way to do experiments that could counter the theory's predictions, thus disproving the current theory.

A theory is a plausible and consistent explanation for observable phenomena. A scientific theory must be [[falsifiable]], meaning that there must be some way to do experiments that could counter the theory's predictions, thus disproving the current theory.

<ref>"A theory not only explains known facts; it also allows scientists to make predictions of what they should observe if a theory is true. Scientific theories are testable. New evidence should be compatible with a theory. If it isn't, the theory is refined or rejected." [http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/darwin/evolution/theory.php] </ref>

<ref>"A theory not only explains known facts; it also allows scientists to make predictions of what they should observe if a theory is true. Scientific theories are testable. New evidence should be compatible with a theory. If it isn't, the theory is refined or rejected." [http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/darwin/evolution/theory.php] </ref>