Hypothesis, Theory and Law

A prediction that can only be supported or not supported by scientific experimentation.

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

Explains something we see in the natural world that has been verified through repeated experiments or testing.

• hypothesis

• law

• theory

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

What does the "e" in theory mean according to Ms. Brady?

• explains

• evidence

• empirical eveidence

A ___ is observed and describes in the natural world what appears to always be true.

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

All the measurements and data scientists gather in support of a scientific explanation.

• empirical evidence

• explains

• evidence

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Select ALL that both theories and laws have in common.

• based on empirical evidence

• supported by a large amount of data

• revised or updated with new evidence

• happens under very specific conditions in nature

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Explains HOW nature works.

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

Involves experimentation.

• theory

• law

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Based on many, many proven hypotheses.

• theory

• law

Help us understand laws.

• hypothesis

• theory

• another law