Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Daniel_
The word theory is totally misused in the media and by most non-scientists.
A THEORY is an explanation based on evidence or experiment, it can be tested experimentally.
An HYPOTHESIS is a proposed explanation that has not yet been "proved" or tested.
Most people that say "theory" actually mean "hypothesis".
|
Thank you for pointing that out. I wouldn't have been as nice. I'm sick of people misrepresenting the word 'theory' and it's only possible because the average American these days seems to have the general science knowledge of a toaster. At least we didn't get the standard 'it's not the Big Bang Law' crap tossed in there.
Don't they teach the difference between a hypothesis, theory, and a law on like the first day of 7th grade science? People who don't know what a theory is and what it's implications are have no business talking about scientific issues. It's like some moron who wants to talk politics but can't tell you the difference between the House and the Senate.