In philosophy of science, evidence does what to hypotheses?
AAlways proves them true
BConfirms or disconfirms them
CMakes them untestable
DMerely restates them
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Confirms or disconfirms them
Evidence confirms or disconfirms scientific hypotheses and arbitrates between competing theories.
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