The phrase "a theory must also falsifiable" means:
Correct answer: B. a theory must be defined so it can be disconfirmed
- A. researchers misrepresent their data
- B. a theory must be defined so it can be disconfirmed
- C. theories are a rich array of observations regarding behavior but with few facts to support them
- D. nothing
Explanation
Falsifiability means a theory must make claims that evidence could potentially show to be false. A theory that cannot be disconfirmed by any possible observation is not scientifically testable.
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