Modifications That Are Made to Hypotheses to Allow for Unexpected

question 36

Multiple Choice

Modifications that are made to hypotheses to allow for unexpected or unfavorable pieces of evidence are called:

• A) Ad hoc modifications.
• B) Hypothetical expansions.
• C) Moot hypotheses.
• D) Explanatory mutations.
• E) Ex post facto modifications.

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