Hypothesis, Theory, Law

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction or educated guess about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What distinguishes a theory from a hypothesis?

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A theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence, while a hypothesis is a specific prediction that can be tested.

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What is a scientific law?

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A scientific law is a statement that describes an observable phenomenon or a relationship that is consistently found to be true under specific conditions.

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Give an example of a scientific law.

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An example of a scientific law is Newton's Third Law of Motion: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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How do theories change over time?

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Theories can change as new evidence is discovered or as technology improves our ability to observe and understand the natural world.

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What is the role of experimentation in testing a hypothesis?

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Experimentation is used to test a hypothesis by collecting data to support or refute the prediction made by the hypothesis.

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What is the difference between a theory and a law in science?

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A theory explains why phenomena occur, while a law describes what happens under certain conditions without explaining why.

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What is an example of a hypothesis?

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An example of a hypothesis is: 'If plants are given more sunlight, then they will grow taller.'

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What is the importance of peer review in scientific research?

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Peer review is important because it ensures the validity and reliability of research findings by having other experts evaluate the work before publication.

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What does it mean for a hypothesis to be falsifiable?

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A hypothesis is falsifiable if it can be proven wrong through experimentation or observation.