Indeed.
Let me define them so we are all clear.
Scientific Law: This is a statement of fact meant to describe, in concise terms, an action
or set of actions. It is generally accepted to be true and univseral, and can sometimes be
expressed in terms of a single mathematical equation. Scientific laws are similar to
mathematical postulates. They don’t really need any complex external proofs; they are
accepted at face value based upon the fact that they have always been observed to be true.
Specifically, scientific laws must be simple, true, universal, and absolute. They represent the cornerstone
of scientific discovery, because if a law ever did not apply, then all science based upon that law would collapse.
Some scientific laws, or laws of nature, include the law of gravity, Newton's laws of motion, the laws of thermodynamics, Boyle's law of gases, the law of conservation of mass and energy, and Hook’s law of elasticity.
Hypothesis: This is an educated guess based upon observation. It is a rational
explanation of a single event or phenomenon based upon what is observed, but which has
not been proved. Most hypotheses can be supported or refuted by experimentation or
continued observation.
Theory: A theory is more like a scientific law than a hypothesis. A theory is an
explanation of a set of related observations or events based upon proven hypotheses and
verified multiple times by detached groups of researchers. One scientist cannot create a
theory; he can only create a hypothesis.
