A Falsifiable Theory Is One That

question 120

Multiple Choice

A falsifiable theory is one that

• A) makes clear, easily tested predictions.
• B) disagrees with well-established evidence.
• C) makes unnecessary assumptions.
• D) is too vague to be useful.

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Definitions:

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