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97. A scientific theory is a good theory if it satisfies two requirements: it must accurately describe a large class of observations in terms of a model that is simple enough to contain only a few elements, and it must make definite predictions about the results of future observations. For example, Aristotle’s cosmological theory, which claimed that everything was made out of four elements---earth, air, fire, and water---satisfied the first requirement, but it did not make any definite predictions. Thus, Aristotle’s cosmological theory was not a good theory.

 

If all the statements in the passage are true, each of the following must also be true EXCEPT:

 

A.        Prediction about the results of future observations must be made by any good scientific theory

B.        Observation of physical phenomena was not a major concern in Aristotle’s cosmological theory.

C.        For elements can be the basis of a scientific model that is simple enough to meet the simplicity criterion of a good theory.

D.       A scientific model that contains many elements is not a good theory.

E.        Aristotle’s cosmological theory described a large class of observations in terms of only four elements.

Answer-B

 

What does C mean?

 

payo

是不是题目错了 for = four