Scientific principle

Definition

A scientific principle is a fundamental concept or law that is widely accepted and used to explain natural phenomena or guide scientific research.

Related terms

Hypothesis:

A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction about the relationship between variables in an experiment.

Theory:

A theory is an explanation or model that has been repeatedly tested and supported by empirical evidence.

Empirical evidence: Empirical evidence refers to data or information gathered through observation, experimentation, or experience.