Multiple choice

Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below.Aman: Dr. Venugopal, a research astronomer, has clearly shown that her theory concerning the determinants of Nebulas produces consistently precise predictions about how Nebulas will be affected by universal conditions. On the grounds of this evidence, Dr. Venugopal has stated that her theory is inarguably correct.

Nitin: Well, then Dr. Venugopal is not a respectable astronomer. Dr. Venugopal's evidence fails to prove absolutely that her theory is correct. Respectable astronomers consistently acknowledge the possibility that new data will prove that their hypothesis are incorrect. Which one of the following can be the most reasonably concluded from Nitin's argument?

  1. Dr. Venugopal's theory concerning the Nebulas can be disproved.

  2. Regardless of how respectable astronomers may be, they will never produce accurate hypothetical explanations.

  3. Astronomers who acknowledge the possibility that new data will disprove their hypothesis are respectable astronomers.

  4. Dr. Venugopal's theory concerning the Nebulas is irrefutable only for the present.

  5. None of these
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Explanation

Nitin states that respectable astronomers consistently acknowledge the possibility that new data will prove their theory incorrect and that this is why Dr. Venugopal is not a respectable astronomer.

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