Miranda has a theory that some people are able to “see the future.” She has tested this theory and found that she is unable to produce an individual with above chance predictions. She revises her theory to explain that when asked about the future, these people are unable to report what they know, but she is still confident that her theory is correct. Why is this theory unacceptable in science? (Points : 1)

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Miranda has a theory that some people are able to “see the future.”  She has tested this theory and found that she is unable to produce an individual with above chance predictions.  She revises her theory to explain that when asked about the future, these people are unable to report what they know, but she is still confident that her theory is correct.  Why is this theory unacceptable in science? (Points : 1)  
       It lacks specificity
        It is not falsifiable
        It is not parsimonious
        It is based on empiricism
my answer is it lacks specificity

Writeacher · Answer

I think it's the fourth choice. http://www.dictionary.com Look up "empiricism."

PsyDAG · Answer

I would tend to go with "not falsifiable." This theory is NOT "based on empiricism," since "she is unable to produce an individual with above chance predictions."