Theories vs Laws

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What is the difference between repetition and replication in scientific experiments?

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Repetition is when a scientist does the same experiment multiple times to ensure accuracy; replication is when other scientists reproduce the original experiment to verify results.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A scientific theory is an explanation of natural events based on a body of evidence and observations.

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What is a scientific law?

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A scientific law describes a natural phenomenon or relationship that always occurs under specific conditions.

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Can scientific theories change?

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Yes, scientific theories can be revised or replaced with new evidence.

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What is an example of a scientific law?

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Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation, which states that every mass attracts every other mass.

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What is an example of a scientific theory?

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The Theory of Evolution, which explains how species change over time through natural selection.

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What do scientific laws do?

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Scientific laws predict natural events reliably based on observed patterns.

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What do scientific theories do?

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Scientific theories explain why natural events occur based on evidence.

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Are scientific laws absolute truths?

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Scientific laws are based on observations and can be refined, but they are generally accepted as true under specific conditions.

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What is the role of evidence in scientific theories?

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Evidence is crucial for developing, supporting, and revising scientific theories.

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