In everyday conversation, people often use the word ‘theory’ differently than scientists. For example, they might say, ‘I have a theory that Bill stole the cookie from the cookie jar!’ The best explanation would be that non-scientists ______.

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are actually describing a correlational theory rather than an experimental theory.

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have a lower standard for how much evidence is needed to prove a theory.

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are actually stating a fact that is supported by peer consensus.

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have confused the definitions of ‘theory’ and ‘hypothesis’.

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