A concise verbal statement or mathematical equation that summarizes a broad variety of observations and experiences is called a(n) .
A) experiment
B) hypothesis
C) test
D) law
E) theory

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A law is a concise verbal statement or mathematical equation that summarizes a broad variety of observations and experiences. It is more specific than a theory, which is a broader explanation of a phenomenon. An experiment is a procedure to test a hypothesis, while a hypothesis is an educated guess or proposed explanation for a phenomenon. A test is a procedure to determine the accuracy or effectiveness of something.

A Concise Verbal Statement or Mathematical Equation That Summarizes a Broad