Can a Hypothesis Be True Without Being Adequate

question 27

Multiple Choice

Can a hypothesis be true without being adequate?

• A)No, because adequacy and truth are the same thing.
• B)No, because if it is true, then it is strong, and if it is strong, then it is adequate.
• C)Yes, because it might not have a sufficient logical connection to the explanandum.
• D)Yes, because no adequate hypothesis is ever 100% true.
• E)Yes, but only if the explanandum is false.

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