Question

The concept of 'falsifiability' is a core principle in the nature of science. What does it mean for a hypothesis to be falsifiable?

• A. It can be conclusively proven correct through a series of experiments.
• B. The hypothesis must be derived from previously established scientific laws and theories.
• C. There must be an experiment or observation that could potentially prove it wrong.
• D. It is supported by a large body of existing empirical evidence.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. There must be an experiment or observation that could potentially prove it wrong.

• A falsifiable hypothesis can be tested, and the test's outcome, at least in principle, can show that the hypothesis is incorrect.

• This is a fundamental principle of the scientific method.