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Is it true or false that a scientific theory can never be disproven?
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Scientific theories can be disproved. This is a key part of the scientific method, creating hypothesis that can be disproved if they are incorrect. However, you can never really prove a hypothesis - you can find evidence that either fits or doesn't fit. If it doesn't fit the hypothesis needs to be revised or thrown out. If the evidence supports the hypothesis, there may be something that you are missing which may reject the hypothesis.
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Why can't a theory become a law?
A law cannot become a theory, as laws are higher in scientific hierarchy than theories. Theories may become laws when the evidence for their factuality proves that the theory meets all established requirements set forth by the theory. If at any point in the scientific method a theory is disproven for the criteria that it sets forth, it can never be considered a Law. The hierarchy is thusly: Hypothesis < Theory < Law.
Is Bias in scientific endeavor never acceptable?
False it is always acceptable!
Could a scientific fact be disproven?
There is no absolute knowledge in science that can never be disproven even in principle. It does sometimes turn out that scientists are wrong, and what they considered to be a fact turns out not to be one. I would add that it is more usual for scientists to revise theories, than to reject what was considered to be a fact, but it does happen.
What is the difference between a hypothesis a scientific theory and a scientific law?
A hypothesis is any concept concerning understanding something, anything. A (scientific) theory is a hypothesis which has been tested and found (so far) to be true. A "scientific law" is just a thumb-nail description of a theory (its never complete).
What term is defined as an idea accepted as most likely true because is supported by a lot of evidence?
Theory. (a hypothesis is an idea that may be the answer to some question but has not yet been rigorously tested and thus has not yet reached 'theory' status) Theories may be disproven, but that is very unusual, most of the time hypothesis that are disproven through testing never make it to the theoretical stage. For example, while evolution is called a theory, it is widely accepted in science as something that has been rigorously tested and examined, and proven to be true beyond any doubt. There are some accepted 'laws' in science but that is seen in physics or math.
A theory that has been proven true repeatedly over time and never disproven is called?
A Law
Because ideas about evolution by natural selection have never been proven false what term can be used to describe a evolution by natural selection?
Scientific theory
What is an idea that explains something?
An idea that explains something could be called a theory. Good scientific theories are falsifiable which means you could prove it to be false. You can never prove a theory to be true, you can only provide evidence that supports the theory.
Why can't a theory become a law?
A law cannot become a theory, as laws are higher in scientific hierarchy than theories. Theories may become laws when the evidence for their factuality proves that the theory meets all established requirements set forth by the theory. If at any point in the scientific method a theory is disproven for the criteria that it sets forth, it can never be considered a Law. The hierarchy is thusly: Hypothesis < Theory < Law.
Is Bias in scientific endeavor never acceptable?
False it is always acceptable!
Could a scientific fact be disproven?
There is no absolute knowledge in science that can never be disproven even in principle. It does sometimes turn out that scientists are wrong, and what they considered to be a fact turns out not to be one. I would add that it is more usual for scientists to revise theories, than to reject what was considered to be a fact, but it does happen.
What is the difference between a hypothesis a scientific theory and a scientific law?
A hypothesis is any concept concerning understanding something, anything. A (scientific) theory is a hypothesis which has been tested and found (so far) to be true. A "scientific law" is just a thumb-nail description of a theory (its never complete).
What theory states that the world has a abundance of resources and humans will never use them al up?
No scientific theory states this position.
How does a scientific concept become a scientific theory?
Its a series of events that lead to the act of hypothesizing. During the process of observation, active or passively, the observer witnesses an action and then proves the effect, or in reverse. Theory is the second step in the scientific method in order for this theory to mature to Law the scientist then attempts to draw correlation between data of like events and apply them to same series of examination.
What term is defined as an idea accepted as most likely true because is supported by a lot of evidence?
Theory. (a hypothesis is an idea that may be the answer to some question but has not yet been rigorously tested and thus has not yet reached 'theory' status) Theories may be disproven, but that is very unusual, most of the time hypothesis that are disproven through testing never make it to the theoretical stage. For example, while evolution is called a theory, it is widely accepted in science as something that has been rigorously tested and examined, and proven to be true beyond any doubt. There are some accepted 'laws' in science but that is seen in physics or math.
What is the term for an extensively tested proposal of a scientific principle that explains the behavior of nature?
Hypothesis A hypothesis is a tentative explanation for an observation. It is tested by gathering more information to see if the explanation holds up. If not, a new hypothesis is made and tested. Note that hypotheses (and theories) can never be proven, only disproven. If a hypothesis is well-supported, it may be upgraded to a theory. However, no matter how long a hypothesis has been around; no matter how many people believe it; no matter what the prevailing consensus is, just one piece of evidence can destroy the hypothesis.
Was the universe started with the 'Big Bang'?
It is the majorly accepted scientific theory for how the universe began; what actually happened will never be known for sure.
