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== Theory vs. Scientific Theory ==

== Theory vs. Scientific 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.

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.

== Scientific Laws ==

== Scientific Laws ==

A widely accepted scientific model which is seems absolute, and has never been disproved by repeatable observations is considered a [[Scientific Law]].  Examples of [[Scientific Law]]s include Boyle's Law, Evolution (change in allele frequency over time), 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 seems absolute, and has never been disproved by repeatable observations is considered a [[Scientific Law]].  Examples of [[Scientific Law]]s include Boyle's Law, Evolution (change in allele frequency over time), 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]].