Are the Hypotheses in an Explanation Dependent on Each Other

question 54

Multiple Choice

Are the hypotheses in an explanation dependent on each other or independent of each other?

• A)always dependent
• B)always independent
• C)sometimes dependent, sometimes independent
• D)neither-only premises can be dependent or independent; hypotheses can't
• E)always dependent in one respect, but independent in another

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