A theory or prediction is falsifiable if:

a. it has been proven false.
b. it is impossible to test.
c. there can be evidence for it or against it.
d. if and only if it comes from pseudoscience.


Answer: C

Rationale: This: Like hypotheses, they can be proved false with new evidence.

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