The principle of falsifiability means that:
A) scientists must be careful not to falsify their results.
B) all theories will eventually be shown to be false.
C) a scientist must state an idea in such a way that it can be refuted or disproved by counterevidence.
D) theories that have not been proven are considered false.

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The principle of falsifiability states that a scientific hypothesis or theory must be stated in such a way that it can be refuted or disproved by counterevidence. This means that the idea must be testable and have the potential to be proven false. Choice A is incorrect because scientists should not intentionally falsify their results. Choice B is incorrect because not all theories will necessarily be shown to be false; only those that have been falsified by evidence. Choice D is incorrect because unproven theories are not necessarily considered false, but rather they are not yet accepted as true until they can be supported by evidence.

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