What Does It Mean for a Theory to Be Falsifiable

question 162

Multiple Choice

What does it mean for a theory to be falsifiable?

• A)It should not be necessary to collect data to address the theory.
• B)It should be based on an extensive literature review.
• C)It should be the simplest of competing theories.
• D)It should be possible to prove the theory incorrect.

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Definitions:

Anthracene

An aromatic hydrocarbon used in the production of dyes, explosives, and as a scintillator in detection devices.

Aromatic

A type of organic compound that contains one or more planar ring systems with delocalized pi-electron clouds, characterized by enhanced stability and distinctive smell.

Antiaromatic

Compounds that possess conjugated pi electrons in cyclic structures but with destabilization due to unfulfilled criteria for aromatic stability.

Nonaromatic

Describes a compound that does not meet the criteria for aromaticity, lacking a cyclic, planar structure with a delocalized pi electron system over the ring.