The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Let No Man Separate... What I Create!

A   scientific theory   is an explanation of an aspect of the   natural   world that can be   repeatedly tested   and verified in accordance with the   scientific method , using accepted   protocols   of   observation , measurement, and evaluation of results. Where possible, theories are tested under controlled conditions in an   experiment . ^{[1] [2]}   In circumstances not amenable to experimental testing, theories are evaluated through principles of   abductive reasoning . Established scientific theories have withstood rigorous scrutiny and embody scientific   knowledge . ^[3]