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Is a scientific hypothesis accepted if there is no way to demonstrate the hypothesis wrong?

A scientific hypothesis is not accepted if there is no way to demonstrate the hypothesis wrong. In fact, if there is no way to demonstrate the hypothesis wrong, then it is unfalsifiable and unscientific. For example, if I hypothesize that an all-powerful being created the Universe, there is no way to demonstrate that this hypothesis is wrong. One might argue that none of the natural laws of science require the intervention of an all-powerful being, but then I would simply argue that is because the being designed things that way. Because I can come up with any unfalsifiable explanation for any objection not only is there no way to demonstrate that my hypothesis is wrong, there is also no scientific reason or evidence to believe it is right.


Is a hypothesis accepted if there is no way to demonstrate that the hypothesis is wrong?

Yes Because.!!(:


Which is more helpful- proving a hypothesis wrong or supporting a hypothesis?

it depend if the hypothesis is good or wrong. depends if the hypothesis is correct. An hypothesis is, in simple terms, a "guess" based on observed data. For this reason, the data to support any hypothesis can be manipulated to prove it either "right" or "wrong". Neither is more helpful. All scientific endeavour should be tested and retested.


Is a scientific hypotheses accepted if there is no way to demonstrate that the hypothesis is wrong?

the statement that an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by a force is an example of using of the following?


How does the scientific method work if your hypothesis is wrong?

You make a new hypothesis and then start over from the research.

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Is a scientific hypothesis a accepted if there is no way to demonstrate that the hypothesis is wrong?

If you develop an experiment that truly demonstrates that the hypothesis is wrong*, then the hypothesis will lose its acceptance in the scientific community.* Such an experiment would have to be repeatable by other scientists AND accepted by interested scientists as a proof that the hypothesis is wrong.


Is a scientific hypothesis accepted if there is no way to demonstrate that it is wrong?

It is accepted if the data support it.


Is a scientist hypothesis accepted if there is no way to prove that they hypothesis is wrong?

If you develop an experiment that truly demonstrates that the hypothesis is wrong*, then the hypothesis will lose its acceptance in the scientific community. * Such an experiment would have to be repeatable by other scientists AND accepted by interested scientists as a proof that the hypothesis is wrong.


Is the best definition of a scientific theory?

A scientific theory is an extensively tested hypothesis that is accepted as the best answer we can come up with, since nobody has been able to prove it wrong yet.


What does it mean to say that if a hypothesis is scientific then there must be a means to prove it wrong?

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Is a scientific hypothesis accepted if there is no way to demonstrate the hypothesis wrong?

A scientific hypothesis is not accepted if there is no way to demonstrate the hypothesis wrong. In fact, if there is no way to demonstrate the hypothesis wrong, then it is unfalsifiable and unscientific. For example, if I hypothesize that an all-powerful being created the Universe, there is no way to demonstrate that this hypothesis is wrong. One might argue that none of the natural laws of science require the intervention of an all-powerful being, but then I would simply argue that is because the being designed things that way. Because I can come up with any unfalsifiable explanation for any objection not only is there no way to demonstrate that my hypothesis is wrong, there is also no scientific reason or evidence to believe it is right.


Can a hypothesis be proven correct?

In science terms, a hypothesis can only be proven "not wrong". The way it works is that scientists, including the one who stated the hypothesis, try their hardest to demonstrate that the given hypothesis is wrong. If they are successful, then the hypothesis is discarded. If, after many tries, no one can prove the hypothesis is wrong, then it might attain the glorious status of a Theory. As an example, look at the hypothesis of global warming. Almost everyone is running around trying to prove it correct. There are very few following the true scientific process of trying to prove it wrong.


A common technique used in the laboratory is using the deductive approach to the scientific method what is the purpose of this approach?

prove that the hypothesis is wrong


Is a hypothesis accepted if there is no way to demonstrate that the hypothesis is wrong?

Yes Because.!!(:


Which is more helpful- proving a hypothesis wrong or supporting a hypothesis?

it depend if the hypothesis is good or wrong. depends if the hypothesis is correct. An hypothesis is, in simple terms, a "guess" based on observed data. For this reason, the data to support any hypothesis can be manipulated to prove it either "right" or "wrong". Neither is more helpful. All scientific endeavour should be tested and retested.


Is a scientific hypotheses accepted if there is no way to demonstrate that the hypothesis is wrong?

the statement that an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by a force is an example of using of the following?


What is Hypothisis?

A hypothesis is a prediciton you make before you carry out and investigation. The investigation should prove your hypothesis right or wrong.