A useful theory must be falsifiable, which means that
A. it must be precise enough to suggest research that may either support or fail to support its major tenets.
B. it will eventually be proven false.
C. it must be either true or false.
D. it should be flexible enough to encompass opposing data into its framework.
Answer: A
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