What is a Theory?

"A theory is a framework within which observations are explained and predictions are made." A theory is an idea on how or why something happens or has happened. Scientists do extensive research to come up with a new theory and test it many many times to determine if their assumptions are reasonable and if there is any other way that this could have occurred. Ideas included in a scientific theory are consistent and logically falsifiable …

…theory must still be able to qualify itself through the judgments the older theory had passed. As well, a changed theory must still be falsifiable. Theories may always be improved, as there are always new discoveries and advances in the field of science. Bibliography http://atheism.about.com/library/FAQs/blfaq_evolution_science2.htm?once=true& http://familyinternet.com/quackwatch/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/scinotes.html http://phyun5.ucr.edu/~wudka/Physics7/Notes_www/node6.html