Why You Should Never Say "It's Just A Theory"

The video explains the scientific method, emphasizing its importance in understanding the universe. It clarifies common misconceptions about scientific terms like hypothesis, theory, and law. The process of forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, and developing theories is detailed, using examples like Galileo's experiments and Newton's gravitational theory. The video highlights the value of theories over laws, stressing that theories must make predictions and be falsifiable. The scientific method is presented as a rigorous, unbiased approach to gaining knowledge.

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