Difference between scientific law, theory, and fact
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Scientific Fact
observations about the world around us
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Hypothesis
a proposed explanation for a phenomenon made as a starting point for further investigation
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Theory
well-substantiated explanation acquired through the scientific method and repeated tested and confirmed through observation and experimentation (explains why)
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Law
A statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes some phenomenon of nature (explains what happens)
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