Question

question 13 (2.5 points)
in science, a theory is defined as

a speculative guess
a hypothesis
an explanation that is well documented and consistent
a description of a phenomenon for which there is no exp

Explanation:

In science, a theory is not a speculative guess (which lacks evidence - based support). A hypothesis is a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. A theory is an explanation that has been extensively tested, well - documented, and consistent with a large body of evidence. A description of a phenomenon with no explanation is not a theory.

Answer:

an explanation that is well documented and consistent