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SYSK Selects: How the Scientific Method Works

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Understanding the Difference Between Hypothesis and Theory

This chapter explores the difference between everyday and scientific definitions of 'theory.' Through a humorous scenario involving a coworker, the speakers illustrate how personal hypotheses can develop into scientific theories via observation and experimentation.

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