If a Theory's Prediction Is Tested and Rejected

question 50

Multiple Choice

If a theory's prediction is tested and rejected,

• A)it is rejected with certainty, because it is not possible to reject a hypothesis that is actually true.
• B)a new hypothesis is usually suggested and tested.
• C)the statistical tolerance of risk for accepting a false hypothesis should be increased.
• D)inquiry into the matter should cease.
• E)the original data and assumptions should be discarded.

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Definitions:

Interest

The charge for borrowing money or the return on investment for funds on deposit, expressed as a percentage of the principal.

Withdrawals

The act of taking out funds from an account, trust, or deposit.

Interest Rate

The amount charged by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets, usually expressed as a percentage of the principal.

Withdrawals

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