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| − | A theory that has been tested by and is consistent with generations of data.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With General Science''. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. | + | A theory that has been tested by and is consistent with generations of [[data]]. <ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With General Science''. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. |
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| − | A scientific Law is a '''description''' based on | + | A scientific Law is a '''description''' based on [[empirical]] observations. A scientific law '''explains''' nothing. A Theory unifies and explains empirical observations. Thus a Law is not a refined theory and is not superior to a theory. An '''explanation''' never becomes a '''description'''; A Scientific Theory '''NEVER''' becomes a Law. |
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Revision as of 16:52, October 9, 2007
A theory that has been tested by and is consistent with generations of data. [1]
Theory and Law
A scientific Law is a description based on empirical observations. A scientific law explains nothing. A Theory unifies and explains empirical observations. Thus a Law is not a refined theory and is not superior to a theory. An explanation never becomes a description; A Scientific Theory NEVER becomes a Law.
References
Webster's Dictionary
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With General Science. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 2000