Theory vs. Hypothesis vs. Law… Explained!

Theory vs. Hypothesis vs. Law… Explained! --Joe Hanson, Ph.D.
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Some people try to attack things like evolution by natural selection and man-made climate change by saying “Oh, that’s just a THEORY!”

Yes, they are both theories. Stop saying it like it’s a bad thing! It’s time to learn the difference between a fact, a theory, a hypothesis, and a scientific law.

Special thanks to Joe Hanson, Ph.D., for allowing us to publish his terrific videos.

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