Which of the following is true about theories?

• Theories are formulated after one investigation produces groundbreaking results.

• They are formulated before an experiment begins so that scientists can properly conduct the experiment.
• They are formulated after several repeated investigations produce the same or similar conclusions.
• Theories are formulated during an experiment when a scientist predicts what is going to happen.

• They are formulated after several repeated investigations produce the same or similar conclusions.

The correct answer is: Theories are formulated after several repeated investigations produce the same or similar conclusions.