A Theory Can Be Proven to Be True

question 6

Multiple Choice

A theory can be proven to be true:

• A) If we are certain there are enough observations that fit or confirm the theory
• B) Regardless of how many observations fit or confirm the theory
• C) In some cases, but often there are not enough observations that fit or confirm the theory
• D) Under no circumstances, because we can never be certain that enough observations have been made that fit or confirm the theory

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Definitions:

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