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A scientific theory is an idea that is supported by a hypothesis. Once the theory is proven to be permanently correct, it is a law or fact.

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The broken windows theory suggests that addressing minor signs of disorder, such as littering or vandalism, can prevent more serious crimes from occurring in a community. This theory has influenced policing strategies focused on community policing and proactive enforcement.


How theory and laws related?

A scientific theory is an idea that is supported by a hypothesis. Once the theory is proven to be permanently correct, it is a law or fact.


How is a theory related to a law?

I don't know if this is what you mean but it might help. Try typing in "Boyle's law theory." It might help you understand a bit. It's basically a theory that has been made into a law to test a certain idea. I'm sorry if this isn't what you were expecting.


How are scientific theory and scientific law related?

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What is the Difference between imperative theory and pure theory of law?

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How was lockes social contract theory related to his belief in natural law?

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Does a scientific law become a scientific theory?

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When was Pure Theory of Law created?

Pure Theory of Law was created in 1934.


How is a theory diffrent from a law?

A law is a description of a naturally occurring phenomenon, whereas a theory attempts to explain a law.


Is the Archimedes Principle a theory or a law?

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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.


What is a hypothesis that has been tested many times and that has been supported by data?

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