What is an accurately described difference between a formal scientific theory and a naïve theory?

a. Formal scientific theories are proposed by researchers whereas naïve theories are only held by lay persons
b. Formal scientific theories are immune to biases whereas naïve theories are not.
c. Formal scientific theories guide researchers whereas naïve theories do not.
d. Formal scientific theories are generally of more interest to most scientific researchers than naïve theories.


Answer: d. Formal scientific theories are generally of more interest to most scientific researchers than naïve theories.

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