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Definitions Of Fact, Theory, And Law In Scientific Work. by menesheh(m): 11:54am On Aug 23, 2015
Science uses specialized terms that have different meanings than everyday usage. These definitions correspond to the way scientists typically use these terms in the context of their work. Note, especially, that the meaning of “theory” in science is different than the meaning of “theory” in everyday conversation.

Fact: In science, an observation that has been repeatedly confirmed and for all practical purposes is accepted as “true.” Truth in science, however, is never final and what is accepted as a fact today may be modified or even discarded tomorrow.

Hypothesis: A tentative statement about the natural world leading to deductions that can be tested. If the deductions are verified, the hypothesis is provisionally corroborated. If the deductions are incorrect, the original hypothesis is proved false and must be abandoned or modified. Hypotheses can be used to build more complex inferences and explanations.
Law: A descriptive generalization about how some aspect of the natural world behaves under stated circumstances.

Theory: In science, a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that can incorporate facts, laws, inferences, and tested hypotheses.

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Re: Definitions Of Fact, Theory, And Law In Scientific Work. by Nobody: 7:35pm On Aug 23, 2015
Quite true.

I especially like the law part. "A descriptive generalization."

Epic! cool

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Re: Definitions Of Fact, Theory, And Law In Scientific Work. by hahn(m): 9:01am On Aug 24, 2015
Application of the scientific process in everyday life is also essential and critical in national development. We have to learn to judge or make decisions without sentiments and learn with an open mind because every human idea or concept is subject to scrutiny, improvement or discardment

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Re: Definitions Of Fact, Theory, And Law In Scientific Work. by menesheh(m): 9:11am On Aug 24, 2015
hahn:
Application of the scientific process in everyday life is also essential and critical in national development. We have to learn to judge or make decisions without sentiments and learn with an open mind because every human idea or concept is subject to scrutiny, improvement or discardment

That's correct, it censor all possible bias and personal impulses, and objectionable content in the cause of politicking and policy making for public consumption.

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