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APUS57

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The assertion that scientists should attempt to falsify theories is most closely associated with:
 
  a. Karl Popper.
  b. Aristotle.
  c. Isaac Newton.
  d. Thomas Kuhn.

Question 2

According to Karl Popper, science should attempt to ____ theories.
 
  a. prove
  b. support
  c. falsify
  d. discard


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

A

Answer to Question 2

C


APUS57

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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