Theory and Laws

Theory, Law or Both??? Predicts what will happen in the natural world.

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Theory, Law or Both??? Explanation of a wide range of observations?

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Theory, Law or Both??? Is a well-tested EXPLANATION for a wide range of observations and experimental results.

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Theory, Law or Both??? Is a DESCRIPTION of what a scientists expects to happen every time under a certain set of conditions.

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Theory, Law or Both??? Describes a natural phenomenon or relationship that always occurs under specific conditions

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Theory, Law or Both??? Explains how a natural phenomenon works.

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Theory, Law or Both??? Can be modified if new evidence refutes the current statement

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Theory, Law or Both??? Cannot be validated by a single person

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Theory, Law or Both??? Often becomes more limited over time.

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Theory, Law or Both??? Based on the results of many investigations

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