Which of the Following Assertions Would Best Explain the Concept

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assertions would best explain the concept of falsification in science?

• A) Scientists have to be able to prove their claims.
• B) Unobservable ideas are useless for science.
• C) Scientific claims must be testable and refutable.
• D) Scientific theories are proven beyond falsification.

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