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An idea is simply a notion, a thought, an explanation that pops into the head. Ideas can be good or bad. In the realm of science, an idea (hopefully good and hopefully logical) is called an hypothesis. Hypotheses are possible explanations for phenomena that need to be tested with experiments (or the gathering of more evidence and data) and need to be 'fitted' with the rest of science fact and theory to see if such a new entry into science makes science a more coherent whole. A hypothesis that is not contradicted by evidence, meets the predictions of an experiment and is useful as a predictor and explainer is promoted to a theory. Darwin's idea of evolution has become a theory by the gathering of fossils and the comparing of anatomy and genomes of many species. Darwin was probably one of the few capable of single-handedly promoting an idea to a theory, given the mountains of evidence he collected. Copernicus' idea of heliocentrism has been confirmed and is now the theory of the structure of the solar system. Rutherford's idea of the structure of atoms has been confirmed and is certainly a theory now - certainly modern atomic sciences would not have advanced this far without it. The Watson-Crick idea of the structure of DNA is a theory these days and was made so by the very experiments of Watson and Crick and Franklin.
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What is the difference between a scientific theory and a hunch?
A hunch is unsubstantiated. Scientific theory is theory in which an idea or even a hunch has been thouroughly tested- thru a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, and results based on the scientific method. It is supported by other experiments and generally accepted by professionals in the field
What is the ultimate test for a scientific theory or idea?
a scientific test
Can a scientific theory become a scientific idea?
The other way around. Its hard to become a theory.
What is a well tested scientific idea that is widely accepted?
theory
What is new idea that is tested in a scientific experiment is known as?
A theory
What are the difference between a theory and a scientific theory?
law is based on fact theory is a concept/idea
What are the difference between scientific theories and scientific laws?
law is based on fact theory is a concept/idea
What is the difference between a theory and data?
A theory is a well-supported explanation for phenomena based on observation, experimentation, and analysis. Data refers to the facts, figures, or information collected from experiments, surveys, or observations, which are used to support or refute a theory. In summary, a theory is an overarching explanation, while data are the specific observations that inform and test that theory.
What is the difference between a scientific theory and a hunch?
A hunch is unsubstantiated. Scientific theory is theory in which an idea or even a hunch has been thouroughly tested- thru a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, and results based on the scientific method. It is supported by other experiments and generally accepted by professionals in the field
What are the different between a scientists law and scientific theory?
law is based on fact theory is a concept/idea
What is the difference between an idea a belief a theory and a scientific law?
Idea: Something you think of. Belief: Something you believe is true. Scientific law: Something you believe is true, based on scientific hard evidence. Theory: A set of scientific laws that explain a field of human life or the cosmos. Another Opinion: "Difference" requires Recognition, as well as a Certain level of Honesty with regards to Standards being Universal Via Measurements." This statement, is my Idea, based on a Belief, that a Theory must be plausible with respect to Scientific Laws, therefore, My Idea, My Belief, and My Theory, are Useless, if any, and or all, Contradict the Physical Laws of Nature, also referred to as The Scientific Laws.
What the difference between scientific theories and scientific laws?
Laws are part of theories. The theory is an overall explanation of some phenomenon, and if there is a law that is part of that theory, it is a key idea or a summation of the overall theory. Scientific laws are usually in the form of a mathematical equation, although they can also be succinct statements in normal language, such as the law of survival of the fittest, which is part of the theory of evolution.
What is the difference between a theory and scientific law?
A theory is a proposed idea as an explaination to a problem. A scientific law is a tested and experimentally proven idea that can be considered as truth; until experimentally disproven. Newton's law of gravity was law, proven by experimental observations, right up until Einstein developed special relativity and it was experimentally proven. Thus disproving Newton's "law". String theory is an idea that is quite appealing to physicists, but there is no experimental proof to its validity, so it remains as just a theory.
What is the ultimate test for a scientific theory or idea?
a scientific test
A scientific idea that rarely changes is a scientific?
theory or fact that of course is influenced by a theory
Can a scientific theory become a scientific idea?
The other way around. Its hard to become a theory.
Difference between linear consumption function and non linear consumption function?
I have no idea. However, in theory there is a difference.
