Unit 1 Lesson 1: Scientific Methods

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Developing a Theory

●Once a hypothesis has been supported in repeated experiments, scientists
can begin to develop a theory, A scientific theory is a well-tested explanation
for a set of observations or experimental results.

Theories will try and explain why something happens.

Scientific Laws

●After repeated observation or experiments, scientists may arrive at a scientific
law. A scientific law is a statement that summarizes a pattern found in
nature.

●A scientific law describes an observed pattern in nature without attempting to explain it. It provides the "what" withoutnecessarily providing the "why".