Question

which definition describes a scientific theory?
a. the pursuit of knowledge about the natural world and the application of that knowledge
b. a method of carefully examining an idea, using a variety of thought processes to construct and evaluate knowledge
c. an explanation for a natural phenomenon that is based on facts and is supported by the results of many experiments
d. a claim, assumption, or method that is commonly thought to be based on science but is not scientific

Explanation:

A scientific theory is an in - depth explanation for a natural phenomenon. It is grounded in facts and has been verified by numerous experiments. Option A describes science in general rather than a theory. Option B describes a way of thinking or method, not a theory. Option D describes a pseudoscience concept.

Answer:

C. An explanation for a natural phenomenon that is based on facts and is supported by the results of many experiments