Which statement correctly compares a law and a theory?

A law provides an explanation, while a theory simply describes observations.

A law is supported by data, while a theory is merely a guess.

Neither a law nor a theory can be proved false.

Both a law and a theory can be tested

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Mackenzie Hodges

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19 February, 22:01

Which statement correctly compares a law and a theory?

A law provides an explanation, while a theory simply describes observations.

A law is supported by data, while a theory is merely a guess.

Neither a law nor a theory can be proved false.

Both a law and a theory can be tested

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Riley Kent · Answer 1

Laws and theories are essential parts of the science and the scientific research.

The law provides description of a natural phenomena (observation), while the theorem provides an explanation (why the phenomenon exists or what causes it).

From the given statement the following correctly compares a law and a theory:

Both a law and a theory can be tested.

Which statement correctly compares a law and a theory?A law provides an explanation, while a theory simply describes observations.A law is supported by data, while a theory is merely a guess.Neither a law nor a theory can be proved false.Both a law and a theory can be tested

Which statement correctly compares a law and a theory?

A law provides an explanation, while a theory simply describes observations.

A law is supported by data, while a theory is merely a guess.

Neither a law nor a theory can be proved false.

Both a law and a theory can be tested