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What does the word falsifiable mean? Give an example of an idea that is not falsifiable. Give an example of an idea that is falsifiable.
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In the context of scientific theories and hypotheses, a statement is called "falsifiable" if it is possible to conceive of an observation or an argument which negates the statement in question. In other words, falsifiable means that something can be proven to be Show more…
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