Definitions
Hypothesis: A scientific explanation for a set of observations.
Theory: A well-tested explanation that is broader in scope than a hypothesis and is supported by a large body of evidence.
Law: An observation that happens every time under a certain set of conditions.
Hypothesis: A scientific explanation for a set of observations.
Theory: A well-tested explanation that is broader in scope than a hypothesis and is supported by a large body of evidence.
Law: An observation that happens every time under a certain set of conditions.
Laws and Theories
Laws
1. An object in motion stays in motion stays in motion and an object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an outside force.
2. Energy can neither be created nor destroyed; Energy can only be transferred or changed from one form to another.
3. Any two objects, no matter their mass, exert gravitational force towards one another
2. Energy can neither be created nor destroyed; Energy can only be transferred or changed from one form to another.
3. Any two objects, no matter their mass, exert gravitational force towards one another
Theories
1. Organisms that are better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce.
2. Mitochondria and chloroplasts were once primitive bacterial cells
3. Some diseases are caused by microorganisms.
2. Mitochondria and chloroplasts were once primitive bacterial cells
3. Some diseases are caused by microorganisms.
Formulating Hypotheses
1. The use of a very organized binder will increase the amount of homework a student turns in.
2. Hotter temperatures will make football players complete their workouts faster.
3. Longer hours of sunlight will increase the speed at which the plant grows.
2. Hotter temperatures will make football players complete their workouts faster.
3. Longer hours of sunlight will increase the speed at which the plant grows.