1 If a refined hypothesis survives all attacks on it and is the best existing explanation for a particular phenomenon, it is then elevated to the status of a theory.  A theory is subject to modification and even rejection if there is overwhelming evidence that disproves it and/or supports another, better theory.
German meaning: The name Madison is a German baby name The German meaning of Madison is: Son of a mighty warrior
MADISON Name Meaning and History. What Does MADISON Mean and History? From an English surname meaning âson of MAUDâ. It was not commonly used as a feminine name until after the movie âSplashâ (1984), in which the main character adopted it as her name after seeing a street sign for Madison Avenue in New York City.