Theories are just theories, but some theories have more weight then others - what theory do you find the most credible?

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Theories are just theories

"Theory" is the strongest possible statement in science. To be considered a theory, an explanation is backed up by heretofore indisputable facts. One of the tenets of scientific method is falsifiability: something is the best known working explanation until overwhelming evidence demonstrates otherwise.

Most people use "theory" when they really mean "hypothesis." In science, the two are not even close.

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