Scientific Theories, Laws and Hypotheses

Learn scientific theories, laws, and hypotheses! Practice classifying statements and experimental steps.

Sort the following statements into: experiment or hypothesis Experiment conducted under controlled conditions tests the other two phases controls all variables except the one being tested includes an experimental group and a control group Hypothesis possible explanation for observations and data can be tested can never be proven true beyond all doubt can be supported by evidence Put the steps of experimental design in order step 1 make observations about a testable question step 2 formulate a hypothesis step 3 gather data step 4 revise hypothesis or draw conclusions Explain the difference between a scientific theory and a casual theory A theory can be revised (changed) as new evidence is gathered true false a law can be changed as new evidence is gathered true false Which of the following contains an explanation? prediction law theory