The principle of falsifiability means that:

a. scientists must be careful not to falsify their results.
b. all theories will eventually be shown to be false.
c. a scientist must state an idea in such a way that it can be refuted or disproved by counterevidence.
d. theories that have not been proven are considered false.


Answer: c

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