Which statement best represents the Karl Popper's criterion of falsifiability?
A) The most important property of a scientific theory is that it is capable of being supported by empirical data if it is true
B) The most important property of a scientific theory is that it is capable of being refuted by empirical data if it is false
C) When testing a theory, strong conclusions from a study can be drawn based on either supporting or refuting data
D) If there is a single study that does not support a theory it should be abandoned

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Karl Popper's criterion of falsifiability states that for a theory to be considered scientific, it must be able to be tested and potentially refuted by empirical data if it is false.

Which Statement Best Represents the Karl Popper's Criterion of Falsifiability