2007-06-27 10:30:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Oooh... I think I just saw tumbleweed !
2007-06-27 10:46:11 · update #1
Hey memory, any chance you might answer the question ? No.... thought not.
If you can't answer the question........... resort to personal abuse..... good for you.
2007-06-27 11:01:17 · update #2
"I would assume that a scientific theory is the same thing"
Oh dear oh dear
Instead of assuming, how about checking it out. It's only a click away
2007-06-27 11:02:46 · update #3
A scientific theory as opposed to what? An unscientific theory?
Scientists should either change the definition of "theory" or stop calling the Fairy Tale of Evolution a theory.
2007-06-27 11:00:44 · answer #1 · answered by Deof Movestofca 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There does not have to be a difference, there can be, but there does not have to be..
Theory is a statement of explaination, accepted principles guidances.
In theory "theory" itself does not necesarily have to be based on concrete facts while "scientific theory" does have to have quanative facts for it's framework and parameters to operate within based on those facts.
Which really linguistically I wonder if that would be a misuse of the word theory which in it's orginial Greek and Latin meant speculation or spectator (which would make in more suited in my opinion to "theory" and not "scientific) therefore the scientific term is and should be hypothesis.
I answered because I am not an Evolutionist, but I am also not a Creationist.
In creation and evolution I agree with neither of you completely (while evolution is a fact that does not negate creation or vica versa), I think the truth lies somewhere in the middle. As it often does in most cases.
2007-06-27 18:03:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The word theory has a number of distinct meanings in different fields of knowledge, depending on their methodologies and the context of discussion.
In common usage, people often use the word theory to signify a conjecture, an opinion, or a speculation. In this usage, a theory is not necessarily based on facts; in other words, it is not required to be consistent with true descriptions of reality. True descriptions of reality are more reflectively understood as statements that would be true independently of what people think about them. In this usage, the word is synonymous with hypothesis.
In science, a theory is a mathematical or logical explanation, or a testable model of the manner of interaction of a set of natural phenomena, capable of predicting future occurrences or observations of the same kind, and capable of being tested through experiment or otherwise falsified through empirical observation.
What exactly is your big problem with creationists? Live and let live dude. Everyone is entitled to their own beliefs.
2007-06-27 18:03:09 · answer #3 · answered by golden oldy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A theory is a possible explanation for events, with or without facts to back them up. Basically, an idea or belief. "It is my theory that celebrities adopt foreign children as a publicity stunt."
A scientific theory is an assertion made by reviewing all available data and facts, and drawing that conclusion. As new data becomes available, these theories can be amended or adjusted to reflect the new data. "Einsteins theory of relativity states that a body in motion will remain in motion until acted upon by an outside force."
2007-06-27 18:00:34 · answer #4 · answered by mikalina 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Mikalina is correct. She said it better than I could have. I was going to give examples.
To me, string theory and steady-state theory are just that: Theories. No facts to back them up, no evidence, NOTHING. They are simply assertions, posturing on the part of some scientists.
A scientific theory is one that is corroborated by evidence and/or facts:
The theory of relativity, of gravity, and even evolution to an extent.
The funny thing is, evolution fits into BOTH definitions.
2007-06-27 18:15:23 · answer #5 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
theory: A coherent group of general propositions used as principles of explanation for a class of phenonmena 2. a proposed explanation whose status is still conjectural, in contrast to well-establised propostions that are regarded as reporting matters of actual fact. I would assume that a scientific theory is the same thing, just dealing with science.
2007-06-27 17:59:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Theory: guess or opinion, not necessarily substantiated by fact. Definitely subject to change since it is mostly perpetrated by an individual and his/her individual opinions.
For example: In theory, you are an a s s.
Scientific theory: uses data to construct a model of the results of an experiment or to predict the outcome of natural phenomena. Is not infallible, so is at times subject to change as data evolves.
For example: the theory of evolution is a scientific theory, but is by no means conclusive.
Are you quite finished with your "insult"?
2007-06-27 18:22:52 · answer #7 · answered by danni_d21 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A scientific theory is one dealing with science.
2007-06-27 17:42:27 · answer #8 · answered by - 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Same difference between you and a guy who picks up bannanas with his a*s crack.
They are both theories and both seem like good ideas to certain people but both intrinsically the SAME.
and if you didnt' catch the humour in it(which i wouldn't be surprised) i'm basically sayin yur just smart as the guy who likes to pick up bannanas with his crack.
and if u believe in evolution it's an even bigger possiblity that you ARE the guy.
2007-06-27 17:57:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Based on the answers to your other question, they don't see the difference. Yet they feel qualified to dismiss what they only think they understand.
No wonder they assume that non-Christians don't understand their Bible. They're projecting their own habits.
2007-06-27 17:40:14 · answer #10 · answered by The angels have the phone box. 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋