According to the scientific method, a hypothesis that is proposed to explain a particular physical phenomenon is considered to be wrong if
A) leading scientists in the world believe that it is wrong.
B) it disagrees with the accepted theory at the time of the proposal.
C) it appears to defy logic and logical reasoning.
D) it is in conflict with the results of just one reliable and repeatable observation.

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A hypothesis is considered wrong if it conflicts with empirical evidence, meaning reliable and repeatable observations or experiments that contradict it. The scientific method emphasizes evidence over authority, tradition, or logic alone.

According to the Scientific Method, a Hypothesis That Is Proposed