Hypotheses, Theories, and Laws

Question 5 of 10 • Crowley Credit Recovery Environmental Systems A

How does a law differ from a theory?

Answer

A law is a theory that has been proven to be true and universal.

A theory is a group of hypotheses that prove a law is true.

A law is a statement of fact, but a theory is an explanation.

A theory is a proposed law that has not yet been peer reviewed.

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