Which of the Following Statements About Scientific Theories Is False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about scientific theories is false?

A) Theories are not taken seriously if they contradict older,more developed,theories.
B) A theory is a model designed to explain a number of observed facts.
C) If even a single new fact is discovered that contradicts what we expect according to a particular theory,then the theory must be revised or discarded.
D) A theory must make predictions that can be checked by observation or experiment.
E) A theory can never be proved beyond all doubt;we can only hope to collect more and more evidence that might support it.