Which of the following statements is true about a scientific theory? it can be validated once it is published in a widely-recognized scientific journal it can be verified as absolute truth it can be proven false it can be supported by little testing, if the testing is complex and detailed

A scientific theory is something we've seen happen and can prove that it happens, as well as that it's supported by a ton of testing. We don't absolutely know for a fact that it's 100% true, as it's not a law. It can be proven false as our technology improves, but for now the theory is what the scientific community generally agrees upon and is hopefully true