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itsmyluck

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on: Jun 20, 2018
According to Sir Karl Popper, one can disprove a theory by gathering
 
  a. positive evidence. c. supporting evidence.
  b. negative evidence. d. none of these are true.

Question 2

The acceptance of a theory as a basis for research depends primarily on its
 
  a. parsimonious explanation of observed facts.
  b. usefulness in leading to confirmable hypotheses.
  c. consistency with previously established knowledge.
  d. ability to point up new areas of investigation.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


itsmyluck

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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