The theory has been tested (against reality).
law is based on fact theory is a concept/idea
an idea that is supported by many different experiments
A scientific theory is the best explanation for a praticular pattern of observations.
a scientific test
theory or fact that of course is influenced by a theory
The other way around. Its hard to become a theory.
an idea that is supported by many different experiments
The term that describes a scientific idea supported by many different experiments is a "theory." In the scientific context, a theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence and has withstood extensive testing and scrutiny. Unlike a hypothesis, which is a tentative explanation, a theory is widely accepted due to its robustness and reliability.
Have you heard the word "theory" used in a different way by non scientists in everyday conversation? How is this use of the word different from a scientific theory?
law is based on fact theory is a concept/idea
A theory
theory