Which of the Following Statements About the Logic of Disconfirming

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the logic of disconfirming hypotheses is false?

• A)Karl Popper stressed the importance of falsification
• B)A hypothesis is never proven
• C)Positive evidence is more significant than negative evidence
• D)The alternative hypothesis states the independent variable has an effect on the dependent variable
• E)The scientific community is extremely cautious

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Definitions:

Skin Edges

The boundaries of a wound, surgical incision, or tear in the skin, important in assessing healing and potential for closure.

Pressure Ulcer Formation

The development of injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin.

Shear

A force that causes layers of material to slide past one another in opposite directions.

Friction

The friction experienced by one object or surface as it moves across another.