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No. A scientific theory is a proven set of rules describing reality. The "everyday" usage of the word is what a scientist would call a hypothesis, and others would call an unsubstantiated guess.

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Q: Is an every day theory and a scientific theory the same?
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How do you define theory?

In the general, every day sense of the word a theory is a supposition, a hunch or a speculation. It is unproven.A Scientific Theory is completely different from an every day theory. A scientific theory summarizes a hypothesis that has been supported with repeated testing and with facts that can be observed and/or measured. With that support a hypothesis moves to the next step in the scientific method and becomes accepted as a valid explanation of a phenomenon. Facts are the framework for the scientific method and a Scientific Theory is supported by facts.


What importance does the scientific method have to do in our everyday lives?

The scientific method helps us come up with solutions to our every day lives.


Can scientific knowledge change over time?

Scientific knowledge changes every day. Research is constantly in progress and new information is discovered all the time.


How is a scientific theory differ from general theory?

Scientific theories are explanations of natural phenomena based on observation and experiment. Current theories represent the best possible explanation given the most current information but are not meant to be the final explanation. The best, most reliable theories withstand the test of time and new discoveries, such as the Einstein's theory of general relativity or Darwin's theory of evolution. New discoveries may add to the detail of these theories or confirm their reliability in describing the phenomenal world, but no discovery so far has shown either of these theories to be false. The best theories also lead to testable predictions which either confirm or falsify the validity of the theory.General theory, or theory as used in every day language, more often describes a guess or conjecture and is closer to the scientific idea of a hypothesis.


Explain how scientific theory can change?

it can change by any time or any day because new things happen everyday in life or literally on earth