Which Statement Illustrates the Fact That Two Different Theories Can

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which statement illustrates the fact that two different theories can both agree with the same set of observations?

• A) Nonsense-- it is impossible for two different theories to both be correct.
• B) the theories of Copernicus and Kepler, after Tycho made his observations
• C) the theories of Galileo and Kepler
• D) the Earth- centered circular orbit theory of the early Greeks, and the later theory of Ptolemy
• E) the theories of Ptolemy and Copernicus, before Tycho made his observations

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Definitions:

Colonialism

The practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.

Globalization

A process by which businesses, cultures, and information spread internationally, leading to a more interconnected world.

Peripheral Capitalist Country

A term used in world-systems theory to describe countries that are not dominant in the global economy, often exploited for their resources by more developed countries.

Core Capitalist Country

A highly developed, industrialized country that is a central force in the global economic system.