It’s Just a Theory Understanding scientific terms

I smile when I read discussions on social media about evolution where someone dismisses it by saying, “It’s just a theory”, as in doing so, they reveal their misunderstanding of science.

In scientific terms, a theory is not simply a guess or a hunch but a well-substantiated explanation based on a large body of evidence.

I’ve written a bit about the scientific method in my blook and included a post that explains key scientific terms, such as “hypothesis”, “theory”, “law”, and “evidence”, as outside of scientific circles, these terms are often misunderstood.

If you have any doubts about their meaning, look at my definitions —I’ve tried to keep them straightforward.

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