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Hypothesis vs. Theory vs. Law

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possible answer to a scientific question

hypotheses are based on

-prior experience
-scientific background knowledge
-preliminary observations

How do you state a hypothesis?

if, then, because

-explanation of how nature works
-explains a major phenomenon in nature

an observable event

all living things are made of cells. cells are the basic units of structure and functions in living things. living cells come only from other living cells.

-describe what nature does under certain conditions
-typically short mathematical expression based on how nature will behave under certain conditions.

What is the difference between theories and laws?

-theories describe how & why, laws explain what will happen

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