> If $THEORY is correct, then under the same conditions, I will observe $OUTCOME...

> If $THEORY is correct, then under the same conditions, I will observe $OUTCOME

Let me rephrase this as:

Assuming $THEORY is correct, then under the same conditions, I will observe $OUTCOME

A theory is an assumption.

spdionis on Jan 12, 2016 [–]

Theories are not assumptions. They usually include some kind of explanation for $OUTCOME.