Most people dont understand the difference between the word theory as it applies to an idea vs. theory as it applies to a scientific concept. Here is what something is, when its a scientific theory: ================================= A scientific theory summarizes a hypothesis or group of hypotheses that have been supported with repeated testing. If enough evidence accumulates to support a hypothesis, it moves to the next step—known as a theory—in the scientific method and becomes accepted as a valid explanation of a phenomenon. ================================= So the use of the word theory in the context of I have a theory that I can more likely find a parking spot if I just expect one to be open is different than say, the theory of relativity.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 15:40:15 +0000
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