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Scientific Theory — Definition & Examples

By Diana Kline
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Venn diagram comparing a theory and a law. It states that a theory explains why natural phenomena occur, while a law summarizes a set of observations about natural phenomena.

Which of the following statements could go in the middle section of the above Venn diagram?

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Type a concept, like “slope” or “photosynthesis”.

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