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Theory vs. Law

Theory vs. Law. What is a Theory?. A theory is a well tested explanation for a set of observations or experimental result Think about a theory as the cause of why something happens Theories may be exceptionally complicated and complex. What is a Law?.

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Theory vs. Law

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  1. Theory vs. Law

  2. What is a Theory? • A theory is a well tested explanation for a set of observations or experimental result • Think about a theory as the cause of why something happens • Theories may be exceptionally complicated and complex

  3. What is a Law? • A law is a statement that summarizes a pattern found in nature • A law is an accurate prediction about what will happen • Law describe naturally occurring events • For example the “law of gravity” says that if I drop an apple it will do what? • FALL!! • Does the law care why?? NO!!!!!

  4. FAQ’s • Can a theory become a law? • NO, the theory is the causation piece of the puzzle while the law is the effect piece • Once something is a law, can it be made not a law? • YES, if at any point the law says something should happen and it does not, then the law has been rejected, it must be revised or completely thrown out • How does something become a theory? • After many, tests, and experiments by independent researchers that all point to the same explanations

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