A Theory Can Best Be Defined as

Multiple Choice

A theory can best be defined as

A) an untested assertion of untested fact.
B) a collection of assumptions that simplify the real world.
C) an opinion of a reliable person who studies a subject or discipline.
D) a deliberate simplification of factual relationships that attempts to explain how those relationships work.
E) the body of knowledge that has been scientifically verified by the scientific community.