Question

key characteristics
complete the following table.

term	definition	key characteristics
11. theory
12. law

Explanation:

A hypothesis is a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting - point for further investigation. Its key characteristics include being testable and falsifiable. A theory is a well - substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on a body of facts that have been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experiment. Key characteristics are broad explanatory power and being supported by a large amount of evidence. A scientific law is a statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes some aspect of the universe. Key characteristics are that it is generally true under certain conditions and can be used to make predictions.

Answer:

Term	Definition	Key Characteristics
Theory	A well - substantiated explanation of a natural phenomenon based on repeated evidence	Broad explanatory power, supported by much evidence
Law	A statement based on repeated experimental observations about the universe	Generally true under certain conditions, predictive