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Theory construction and verification37. Theory should be subject to logical or empirical testing to verify its accuracy
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Scientific theories, meaning theories about nature that are unobservable, cannot be proven by direct empirical testing, but they can be tested indirectly, according to Kosso. “The nature of this indirect evidence, and the logical relation between evidence and theory, are the crux of scientific method, ” wrote Kosso.

Detailed explanation-2: -Verification: The use of empirical data, observation, test, or experiment to confirm the truth or rational justification of a h. The general question of scientific inference can be formulated in these terms: Given a body of evidence E and a hypothesis or theory T, how do we measure the warrant of T given E?

Detailed explanation-3: -Theory construction is a major element of how science works. Science progresses through a cycle in which ideas (theories) are tested by empirical methods and refined in the light of evidence. • Theory construction enables predictions to be made which can be translated into hypotheses and tested empirically.

Detailed explanation-4: -Use quantitative research if you want to confirm or test something (a theory or hypothesis) Use qualitative research if you want to understand something (concepts, thoughts, experiences)

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