A good theory is characterized by the fact that it makes a number of predictions that could in principle be disproved or falsified by observation.
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Predictions
Synonyms for "predictions" (14 found)
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2 entriesforecastmodel outputs
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7 entriesclass predictionseconomic forecastinterval predictionpoint predictionprobabilistic forecastprobability predictionsweather forecast
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6 entrieseconomic predictionsfuture predictionsmodel predictionspredictions about outcomespredictions for climateweather predictions
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The game ended in a victory for B school, which was quite contrary to predictions.
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I can provide you with some statistical predictions of expected revenues.
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His predictions have come true.
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