falsifiable answer
[fɔːlsɪfaɪəbl ˈɑːnsər]
noun phrasepl: falsifiable answers
resposta falsificável
1. A response or statement that can be proven false through empirical testing, observation, or logical refutation; an answer that is testable and can be disproven
The scientist provided a falsifiable answer to the research question, allowing other researchers to test her hypothesis.
A cientista forneceu uma resposta falsificável à questão de pesquisa, permitindo que outros pesquisadores testassem sua hipótese.
2. In philosophy of science, a proposition that can be contradicted by evidence or counterexample
According to Popper's criterion, a falsifiable answer is essential for a statement to be considered scientific.
De acordo com o critério de Popper, uma resposta falsificável é essencial para uma declaração ser considerada científica.
This term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and philosophical contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking regions. It reflects Karl Popper's influential philosophy of science that distinguishes scientific claims from non-scientific ones. The concept is taught extensively in universities and research institutions across both cultures as a cornerstone of the scientific method.
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