Is It Possible to Construct an Explanation for a False

question 48

Multiple Choice

Is it possible to construct an explanation for a false explanandum?

• A)Yes, but at least one hypothesis would have to be false or inadequate.
• B)Yes, but it could not have any hypotheses that are true or adequate.
• C)Yes, and it could have hypotheses that are all true and adequate.
• D)No, since such a construction would be an argument rather than an explanation.
• E)No, since an explanandum is not an explanandum unless it is true.

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Definitions:

Cash Sale

A transaction in which goods or services are paid for at the time of the sale using cash or other immediate forms of payment.

Credit Sale

A transaction where goods or services are provided to a customer with the agreement that payment will be made at a later date.

Record Keeping

The practice of maintaining and preserving documents, files, and records related to financial transactions for future reference.

Credit Terms

The conditions under which credit is extended by a seller to a buyer, including payment deadlines and any possible discounts for early payment.