A fact is a basic statement proven true through experiment or observation under specific conditions. A law is a mathematical relationship between two or more things based on proven facts and hypotheses. A hypothesis is a tentative statement that can be tested, such as "if A happens then B must happen". A theory provides an explanation for why laws and facts exist that can be tested for accuracy. In contrast, a belief is a statement that cannot be scientifically proven.

1. SCIENCE!
Some easily confused terms

2. Science Terms
 What is the difference between a law,
hypothesis, theory, fact, and belief?

3. What is a fact?
 A basic statement established by experiment
or observation. All facts are true under specific
conditions.

4. What is a law?
 A logical relationship between two or more
things that is based on a variety of facts and
proven hypotheses. It is often a mathematical
statement of how two or more quantities relate
to each other.

5. What is a hypothesis?
 A tentative statement such as “if A happens
then B must happen” that can be tested by
experimentation.

6. What is a theory?
 An explanation for why certain laws and facts
exist that can be tested to determine its
accuracy.

7. What is a belief?
 A statement that is not scientifically provable.