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jarptica [38.1K]
3 years ago
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Explain the difference between a theory and a law?

Biology
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babymother [125]3 years ago
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A theory is a group of related hypotheses that can be accepted as true based on repeated investigations with similar results. A law is a scientific concept that explains what patterns of behavior will be seen through repeated investigations.

Black_prince [1.1K]3 years ago
3 0

In general, a scientific law is the description of an observed phenomenon. It doesn't explain why the phenomenon exists or what causes it. The explanation of a phenomenon is called a scientific theory. It is a misconception that theories turn into laws with enough research.


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