The successful test of a hypothesis
A) Counts against of the hypothesis.
B) Counts in favor of the hypothesis.
C) Does not affect the confirmation of the hypothesis.
D) Means the hypothesis is true.

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A successful test of a hypothesis supports the hypothesis, indicating that the evidence observed is consistent with predictions made by the hypothesis. However, it does not prove the hypothesis to be true with absolute certainty; it simply lends support to it.

The Successful Test of a Hypothesis