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A Scientific Theory is a model or framework for describing the behavior of a related set of natural or social phenomena.  It originates from, and is supported by experimental evidence (see [[Scientific Method]]).  A Scientific Theory is meant to be a formalized expression of all related accepted scientific evidence up to the point of its creation.  A Scientific Theory must be falsifiable, and thus is treated as fact only for the period in which its truthfulness is not disputed with repeatable observations.

A Scientific Theory is a model or framework for describing the behavior of a related set of natural or social phenomena.  It originates from, and is supported by experimental evidence (see [[Scientific Method]]).  A Scientific Theory is meant to be a formalized expression of all related accepted scientific evidence up to the point of its creation.  A Scientific Theory must be falsifiable, and thus is treated as fact only for the period in which its truthfulness is not disputed with repeatable observations.

Unlike the use of '[[theory]]' in common speech, a Scientific Theory does not represent an unsubstantiated guess, but instead a well-supported and accepted model.  A [[Scientific Hypothesis]] is more closely related to the common usage of '[[theory]'.  A Scientific Hypothesis typically deals with much more specific sets of phenomena or specific applications of a theory.  Many supported hypotheses go into the development and support of a theory.

Unlike the use of '[[theory]]' in common speech, a Scientific Theory does not represent an unsubstantiated guess, but instead a well-supported and accepted model.  A [[Scientific Hypothesis]] is more closely related to the common usage of '[[theory]'.  A Scientific Hypothesis typically deals with much more specific sets of phenomena or specific applications of a theory.  Many supported hypotheses go into the development and support of a theory.

A widely accepted scientific model which is absolute, and has never been disproved by repeatable observations is considered a [[Scientific Law]].  Examples of [[Scientific Law]]s include Boyle's Law, and the conservation laws in classical mechanics.  Laws are typically a single mathematical equation, and provide the foundation for problem solving in the [[Natural Sciences]].

A widely accepted scientific model which is absolute, and has never been disproved by repeatable observations is considered a [[Scientific Law]].  Examples of [[Scientific Law]]s include Boyle's Law, and the conservation laws in classical mechanics.  Laws are typically a single mathematical equation, and provide the foundation for problem solving in the [[Natural Sciences]].