When the results of an experiment are consistent with a prediction developed from a theory,we conclude that the theory is
A) proven true.
B) supported by the results.
C) less likely to be true.
D) neither supported nor challenged by the results.

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When the results of an experiment are consistent with a prediction developed from a theory, it indicates that the theory is supported by the results. However, it is important to note that science does not prove theories to be true, it only supports them with evidence. Therefore, option A is incorrect. Similarly, option C is incorrect because the consistency of results with a theory does not make it necessarily true or false. Finally, option D is incorrect because if the results are consistent with the prediction, then they provide support for the theory.

When the Results of an Experiment Are Consistent with a Prediction