A theory that stands the test of time and becomes the basis for a field of stud

A theory that stands the test of Tim sand becomes the basis for a field of study is paradigm

The correct answer will be - paradigm

Explanation:

A paradigm is a conceptual view of the world which is composed of classic experiments, trusted methods and the theories.

A scientific paradigm is accepted which explains the natural phenomenon and later its scope is expanded by new theories, data and a new measure of standards.

In the given question, since it becomes the basis of the field indicates that it has scope to extend with time with new theories and data therefore, the correct answer is a paradigm.