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Models and Theories

Is a Theory "right" or "wrong"?
 
 

A Theory is neither "right" nor "wrong".

It cannot be measured that way (although people still try)
It can ONLY be measured by its "usefulness" to:
 

A Theory is tested by confronting its "predictions" with evidence (i.e. was the theory "useful" in predicting or explaining?).
 
 

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