Which of the following statements correctly describe the relationship between theories and experiments? Select all that apply.
A. It is of no consequence when experimental results contradict a theory, since it is only a theory.
B. If a theory is disproved by experiment, it must be modified or discarded.
C. Experiments are regularly used to test the predictive ability of a theory.
D. Since a theory is not an established fact, it is unrelated to experimentation.
Answer (2)
Theories must be modified or discarded if disproved by experiments, and experiments are essential for testing the predictions made by theories. Statements suggesting that theories are unrelated to experimentation are incorrect. This relationship is integral for scientific progression. ;
The correct statements are B and C: If a theory is disproved by experiment, it must be modified or discarded, and experiments are regularly used to test the predictive ability of a theory. Statements A and D are incorrect as they misunderstand the essential relationship between experimentation and theoretical frameworks in science.
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