good theory should have the virtue of, or refutability. In other words, not only must a theory predict thing that we should observe if it is right, but it should predict things that we should observe if it is wrong. Theory X predicts that individuals will buy more of a particular good if their incomes rise. This is a theory that can be falsified. True or false

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Carissa Ellis

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12 October, 19:16

good theory should have the virtue of, or refutability. In other words, not only must a theory predict thing that we should observe if it is right, but it should predict things that we should observe if it is wrong. Theory X predicts that individuals will buy more of a particular good if their incomes rise. This is a theory that can be falsified. True or false

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Antoine Miranda · Answer 1

True. Yes, the theory can be falsified.

Explanation:

Theory X would more specifically refer to the theory of supply and demand, which states that individuals will buy more of a particular good if their income rises. From this theory, comes the concept of "normal good", which are precisely the goods that people buy more as their income rises.

This theory could be falsified by empirical observation: a study could be made, including a good number of subjects, to see whether their purchasing habits are directly related to their income.