Scientists may dismiss an observation disconfirming of their theory if _______

A. too many people accept the theory
B. the theory seems to make many correct predictions
C. there are no other theories in competition with the theory
D. they have enough background knowledge to warrant belief in the theory


D

Philosophy & Belief

You might also like to view...

What is an anthropocentric ethic?

What will be an ideal response?

Philosophy & Belief

Søren Kierkegaard lived with a sense of despair

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Philosophy & Belief

Adam Smith recognized that business depends on exchanges

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Philosophy & Belief

The Second Vatican Council occurred in the 1970s

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Philosophy & Belief