When We Say That a Good Theory Is Falsifiable, We

question 47

Multiple Choice

When we say that a good theory is falsifiable, we mean

• A) that it is based on a false assumption.
• B) that it makes predictions which can be disproved through empirical observation.
• C) that hypotheses derived from the theory cannot be proven.
• D) that it contradicts a priori beliefs about a phenomenon.

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Definitions:

Factorial Research Design

An experimental design technique that involves studying the effects of two or more factors by changing them simultaneously to observe their interactions on dependent variables.

Independent Variables

Factors that are manipulated or varied in an experiment to observe their effect on dependent variables.

Combinations

A selection of items from a larger set where the order of selection does not matter.

Interaction Effect

An effect in statistical analysis indicating that the influence of one variable on the dependent variable differs across levels of another variable, demonstrating that the effect is not simply additive.