Suppose an implication derived from a hypotheses turns out to be false. This occurrence:

A) Indicates that the hypothesis was derived inductively.
B) Shows that the hypothesis should never have been formulated.
C) Proves that the hypothesis is grounded in defective reasoning.
D) Indicates that the hypothesis was derived deductively.
E) Provides evidence that the hypothesis is false.


E

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