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Chapter 1: Q3CQ (page 32)

If two different theories describe experimental observations equally well, can one be said to be more valid than the other (assuming both use accepted rules of logic)?

Short Answer

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A theory is a well-explained aspect of law, concept, fact, and hypothesis.

No, none of them (theories) are considered more valid than the others.

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01

Using logic

When both the theories equally explain the facts, we cannot say one is more valid.To prove any one of them valid, a sort of validation is required for that one over the other, which is impossible as both the theories say the same points.

02

Conclusion

No, none of them (theories) are considered more valid than the others.

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