Biology
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Medium
Question
Which one is not correct for a productive theory?
A
It is predictive
B
It has explanatory power
C
It discourages suggestion of different hypotheses
✓ Official correct answer
D
None of these
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A
It is predictive
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B
It has explanatory power
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C
It discourages suggestion of different hypotheses
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D
None of these
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Explanation
A productive scientific theory should be predictive and have explanatory power, but it should not discourage the proposal of alternative hypotheses, as this would hinder scientific progress.