Multiple Choice
The process of developing alternative explanations for a phenomenon, developing predictions based on the alternatives, and testing those predictions is known as:
A) strong inference.
B) a confirmational strategy.
C) a disconfirmational strategy.
D) weak inference.
Correct Answer:
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