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Is a scientific hypothesis accepted if there is no way to demonstrate that the hypothesis is wrong? Explain your answer.

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A hypothesis is a testable idea which can support an explanation. If there is no way to demonstrate the validity of a hypothesis, it cannot support an explanation. Therefore, it cannot be accepted by the scientific community. ... However, a hypothesis can still be useful whether it supports an explanation or not.

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