One problem relating to the proof of hypotheses is that:

A) Observation is theory dependent.
B) Hypotheses are not observable things.
C) Every hypothesis is eventually disproved.
D) The number of implications derivable from a hypothesis is limited.
E) Most hypotheses entail inconsistent implications.


A

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