Question

A system of ideas that explains many related observations and is supported by a large body of evidence collected through scientific investigation is considered a

Answer 1

Theory

Step-by-step explanation:

Science is empirical in nature. It massively depends on the gathering of a large body of evidence to support one's idea.

In the scientific method, observations are subjected to rigorous experimentation until a large data of empirical evidences support such idea.

When such idea has been supported by massive empirical evidence, we now call it a theory.