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I want a text that explains the difference between theory, law and hypothesis
Want a book about the difference between law & theory
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the distinction between scientific theory, law, and hypothesis. Participants express a desire for a comprehensive text that elucidates these concepts, exploring their definitions and the criteria that differentiate them.
Discussion Character
- Conceptual clarification
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Main Points Raised
- One participant seeks a book that explains the differences between theory, law, and hypothesis.
- Another participant questions the need for an entire book, suggesting that a simple Google search could yield useful information.
- Some participants express a desire to understand what qualifies a theory as a theory and a law as a law.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
There is no consensus on the necessity of a book versus online resources, and participants have varying levels of interest in the definitions of theory and law.
Contextual Notes
Participants have not provided specific definitions or criteria for distinguishing between theory, law, and hypothesis, leaving these concepts open to interpretation.
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A whole book? What happens when you Google the your phrase that I've quoted below? 
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I want to know what it takes a theory to be a theory and a law to be law.berkeman said:A whole book? What happens when you Google the your phrase that I've quoted below?
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eis3nheim said:
Then please do the Google search that I suggested. You will find lots of useful resources in the hit list...
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