alleryIf a mathematical model predicts badly, what does that imply?
AThe model may need changing
BMathematics is invalid
CNumbers are unreliable
DProofs are always wrong
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The model may need changing
1. Mathematical truth does not depend on experiment.
2. Inaccurate predictions show the model is inadequate.
3. The model should be changed, not mathematics discarded.
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