1. Unscientific theories Unaccepted scientific theories
All
theories
Scientific
Accepted theories
Unscientific theories
Unaccepted scientific theories

2. The Law of Theory Demarcation
If a theory satisfies the demarcation criteria of the method employed at the time, it becomes scientific; if it does not, it remains unscientific; if assessment is inconclusive, the theory’s status can become scientific, unscientific, or uncertain.
The Law of Theory Demarcation

3. Theory Demarcation
Assessment Outcomes
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Inconclusive
Scientific
Unscientific
Uncertain

4. Theory Demarcation
Assessment Outcomes
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
The new demarcation law forbids the following four logical possibilities:
Satisfied → Unscientific
Satisfied → Uncertain
Not Satisfied → Scientific
Not Satisfied → Uncertain
Inconclusive
Scientific
Unscientific
Uncertain