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Svetradugi [14.3K]
3 years ago
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Compare and contrast scientific theory and scientific law

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1 answer:
grandymaker [24]3 years ago
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Answer:

Similarities:

  • Both are based on observation.
  • Both are supported by empirical data
  • Both are tested repeatedly
  • Both are accepted by science
  • Both are based on natural phenomena

Differences:

  • Scientific law just describes a phenomenon. It does not give an explanation as to why the phenomenon occurs. It predicts an outcome of an event based on its initial condition.
  • Scientific theory gives an explanation as to why an event had occurred.
  • Laws are more resistant to change.
  • Theories can be refuted and accepted, and develop other theories as well

Take note:

A scientific theory cannot be "upgraded" into a law, and a scientific law cannot be changed into a theory.

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