Which of the following is not true of scientific theories?
A) Theory is a system of generalized statements or propositions about phenomena
B) They explain and predict phenomena in question
C) They produce testable and thus falsifiable hypotheses
D) Theories are known scientifically as dependent variables

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Theories are not known scientifically as dependent variables. Theories are explanations or frameworks that help to explain various phenomena, and are typically based on a body of evidence derived from multiple tests or experiments. Dependent variables, on the other hand, are variables in an experiment that are thought to be influenced by changes in the independent variable.

Which of the Following Is Not True of Scientific Theories