Falsifiability is a principle in the philosophy of science that asserts a hypothesis or theory must be inherently disprovable before it can be considered scientifically valid. It serves as a demarcation criterion to distinguish scientific theories from non-scientific ones by ensuring that predictions made by a theory can be tested and potentially proven false.

Falsifiability

principle in the philosophy of science

A hypothesis is a testable statement or prediction that serves as a starting point for scientific investigation. It must be specific, measurable, and falsifiable, providing a basis for experimentation and further inquiry.

hypothesis

A theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence and repeatedly tested and confirmed through observation and experimentation. Theories are not mere guesses but are the pinnacle of scientific understanding, providing frameworks for predicting and explaining phenomena.

theory

scientifically valid

demarcation criterion

scientific theories

non-scientific ones

predictions

tested

proven false

The Concept of Falsifiability in Scientific Hypotheses

Evidence

The Principles of Scientific Method

Introduction to Scientific Principles

Fundamental Truths in the Foundations of Science

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