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A scientific theory summarizes a hypothesis or group of hypotheses that have been supported with repeated testing. If enough evidence accumulates to support a hypothesis, it moves to the next step; known as a theory; in the scientific method and becomes accepted as a valid explanation of a phenomenon.

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How do you compare a scientic theory and a scientific law?

A scientific law is fundamental, unquestionable and is proven beyond a doubt. Such laws occur in forces like gravitational pull.A scientific theory comprises a collection of concepts including abstractions of observable phenomena expressed as quantifiable properties, together with rules (scientific laws) that express relationships between observations of such concepts. A scientific theory is constructed to conform to available empirical data about such observations, and is put forth as a principle or body of principles for explaining a class of phenomena.A scientific theory is a type of deductive theory, in that its content (i.e. empirical data) could be expressed within some formal system of logic whose elementary rules (i.e. scientific laws) are taken as axioms. In a deductive theory, any sentence which is a logical consequence is of one or more of the axioms is also a sentence of that theory.


Why do so many people make the mistake of thinking that a scientic law is a proven theory?

Many people conflate scientific laws and theories because both are fundamental components of scientific understanding. A scientific law describes a consistent, observable phenomenon, often expressed mathematically, while a theory is a comprehensive explanation that encompasses and interprets various phenomena, based on evidence and experimentation. The distinction lies in the fact that laws describe "what" happens, whereas theories explain "why" it happens. This misunderstanding can stem from the use of the term "law" implying certainty, leading to the assumption that it is equivalent to a well-established theory.


What is the scientic method?

Recognize the problem observe and infer Form a Hypothesis test your hypothesis plan your experiment do the experiment analyze your data draw conclusions Communicate That's all Chloe P


What is a unifying explanation for a broad range of observations facts and tested hypothesis?

It is a scientific theory


How does a theory develop?

Theory-practice-theory take existing theory in education, apply to distance learning, develop new theory Practice-research-theory see what is happening in distance learning, submit to research, develop theory from results Theory-theory-research/practice build on an initial theory to develop a second theory, then apply and test it