Scientific Inquiry

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What is a scientific theory?

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A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence and has stood up to repeated testing and scrutiny.

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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 in nature that is consistently and universally true under specific conditions.

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How does a scientific theory differ from a scientific law?

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A theory explains why phenomena occur, while a law describes how they occur.

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What is a scientific hypothesis?

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A scientific hypothesis is a tentative explanation for an observation or phenomenon that can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the role of peer review in scientific research?

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Peer review is a formal evaluation by other experts in the field to ensure the accuracy and validity of research before it is published.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is the importance of testing a hypothesis?

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Testing a hypothesis is crucial because it determines whether the hypothesis is supported or refuted by evidence.

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What constitutes a well-substantiated scientific theory?

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A well-substantiated scientific theory is supported by a significant amount of evidence and has been tested and confirmed through multiple experiments.

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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

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A hypothesis is a tentative explanation, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation that has been repeatedly tested.

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What is an example of a scientific law?

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An example of a scientific law is Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation, which describes the gravitational attraction between masses.