Which of these is not a requirement of a scientifically acceptable theory?
A) It should predict behavior far beyond the observations from which it was formulated.
B) It should be proven by additional experimentation.
C) It should provide a sound reasoning for a particular observation.
D) It should be easy to revise to accommodate new observations.
E) It should provide models of behavior consistent with other widely accepted theories.

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A theory cannot be proven, only supported or falsified by additional experimentation. The other options (A, C, D, E) are all requirements of a scientifically acceptable theory.

Which of These Is Not a Requirement of a Scientifically