Which of the following statements regarding scientific hypotheses theories, and laws is NOT true? A scientific law is an excellent predictor of what will occur because a scientific law describes a highly regular relationship between two variables (usually a mathematical one)that has never been disproven. Many scientific hypotheses are proven wrong If a scientist's hypothesis is validated by that scientist's data several times, the hypothesis is considered a universal truth in the scientific community. A scientific theory, although very reliable, remains subject to new data and may be revised or rejected as new data and technology are introduced.

## Step 1<br />The problem presents four statements about scientific hypotheses, theories, and laws. We need to identify the statement that is not true.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />The first statement is: "A scientific law is an excellent predictor of what will occur because a scientific law describes a highly regular relationship between two variables (usually a mathematical one) that has never been disproven." This statement is true. Scientific laws are indeed excellent predictors of what will occur because they describe a highly regular relationship between two variables.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />The second statement is: "Many scientific hypotheses are proven wrong." This statement is also true. In the scientific method, hypotheses are tested and many are indeed proven wrong.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />The third statement is: "If a scientist's hypothesis is validated by that scientist's data several times, the hypothesis is considered a universal truth in the scientific community." This statement is not true. Even if a hypothesis is validated by data several times, it is not considered a universal truth in the scientific community. It is still subject to further testing and potential falsification.<br /><br />## Step 5<br />The fourth statement is: "A scientific theory, although very reliable, remains subject to new data and may be revised or rejected as new data and technology are introduced." This statement is true. Scientific theories are indeed subject to revision or rejection as new data and technology are introduced.