Suppose an implication is derived from a hypothesis, and the implication turns out to be true. This fact:
A) Makes the hypothesis easier to understand.
B) Tends to confirm the hypothesis.
C) Proves the hypothesis true.
D) Sheds light on the hypothesis.
E) Has no effect on the acceptability of the hypothesis.
B
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