Law and Theory "Test"

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What is the variable that you change in an experiment called?

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Independent (test) Variable

Front

What makes NO attempt to explain an event, a Theory or a Law?

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Law

Front

What describes the statement: 'Earth's average temperatures will continue to increase because of the deterioration of the ozone layer'?

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Theory

Front

What is supported by a large amount of empirical evidence, Theory, Law, or Both?

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Both

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

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Theory

Front

What is the variable that is measured in an experiment called?

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Dependent (outcome) Variable

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What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?

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To keep other variables constant and isolate the effect of the independent variable.

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What is the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?

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A theory explains why something happens, while a law describes what happens.

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Can a scientific law be changed?

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No, a scientific law is a statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes an aspect of the world.

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What is an example of a scientific law?

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Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.