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== Meaning ==
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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.
 
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== Theory vs. Scientific Theory ==
 
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- 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.<ref>[http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?va=scientific%20method Merriam-Webster definition of "Scientific method"]</ref>
 
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== Scientific Laws ==
 
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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]].
 

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