Choose the best description of a scientific theory.
A) the best scientific explanation currently in existence about the natural world; it has never been disproven by experimental results.
B) An untested idea of how something works
C) An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of internal bias
D) A statement that summarizes a large number of observations but does not provide an explanation
E) An informed first attempt to explain an observation

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A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence and has been repeatedly tested and confirmed through observation and experimentation.

Choose the Best Description of a Scientific Theory