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A Summary of Scientific MethodEmpirical Testing

A Summary of Scientific Method: Empirical Testing [Empirical testing of a scientific hypothesis is always indirect. A hypothesis is tested by making predictions and seeing if the predictions are true. A look at the logic of this shows that a true prediction cannot prove a hypothesis. Nor can a false prediction disprove a hypothesis. So empirical testing is always indecisive, and scientific method must involve more that just evidence and logic.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Summary of Scientific MethodEmpirical Testing

Part of the SpringerBriefs in Philosophy Book Series (volume 1)
Kosso, Peter
Springer Journals — Apr 27, 2011
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Springer Netherlands
Copyright
© Peter Kosso 2011
ISBN
978-94-007-1613-1
Pages
13 –20
DOI
10.1007/978-94-007-1614-8_3
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Abstract

[Empirical testing of a scientific hypothesis is always indirect. A hypothesis is tested by making predictions and seeing if the predictions are true. A look at the logic of this shows that a true prediction cannot prove a hypothesis. Nor can a false prediction disprove a hypothesis. So empirical testing is always indecisive, and scientific method must involve more that just evidence and logic.]

Published: Apr 27, 2011

Keywords: Testing; Confirmation; Falsification

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