“I have a theory about who ate the cake”
Terms
| Term | This example | Why |
|---|---|---|
| theory (in science) | ✗ | “A theory about who ate the cake” is not a scientific theory, because it is a guess with little evidence. |
Distinctions using this example
- Conjecture vs. hypothesis vs. law vs. theory: In scientific terms, a “theory” about who ate the cake is closer to a hypothesis.