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Recognize that a scientific theory is developed by repeated investigations of many scientists and agreement on the likely explanation.
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Number: SC.912.N.3.In.1
Category: Independent
Date Adopted or Revised:
02/08
Standard:
The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Models : The terms that describe examples of scientific knowledge, for example: "theory," "law," "hypothesis" and "model" have very specific meanings and functions within science.
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