Which of the Following Is FALSE About Scientific Theories

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE about scientific theories?

• A) They are developed by inductive reasoning.
• B) They are firmly established and cannot be refuted.
• C) They are used to support observations using deductive reasoning.
• D) They can be either supported or modified by new observations.
• E) They have been thoroughly tested.

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Interest Rate

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Present Value

The current worth of future cash flows discounted at an appropriate discount rate, reflecting the time value of money.

Endowment

Funding provided to an institution or individual in the form of investment income, typically aimed at supporting specific activities or maintaining long-term financial stability, differentiated here as purpose-specific funds.

Interest Rate

The proportion of a loan that is charged as interest to the borrower, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the loan outstanding.