Question

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multiple choice 2 points
which of the following statements about scientific theories is not correct?
theories have been tested many times.
theories are incomplete, temporary ideas.
theories are inferred explanations, strongly supported by evidence.
theories explain a range of observations and are used to make predictions.

Explanation:

A scientific theory is a well - tested, comprehensive explanation of a set of observations. It is not an incomplete, temporary idea. Theories have been tested many times (so the first option is correct). They are inferred explanations strongly supported by evidence (third option is correct) and explain a range of observations and are used for predictions (fourth option is correct).

Answer:

The statement “Theories are incomplete, temporary ideas” is not correct.