Which approach to scientific hypothesis testing would a logical positivist such as Karl Popper be most likely to support?
A)validation
B)qualification
C)falsification
D)demonstration

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Logical Positivism emphasizes on falsification, where a scientific hypothesis must be testable and that a negative result of a test will lead to its rejection. Karl Popper, a prominent logical positivist philosopher, argued that science advances by rejecting or falsifying hypotheses rather than proving them.

Which Approach to Scientific Hypothesis Testing Would a Logical Positivist