"ESP cannot be demonstrated if a non-believer is present." This hypothesis is inadequate primarily because
A) it is not testable.
B) it is not specific.
C) it is not astatement.
D) it does not specify a relationship between variables.

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The hypothesis is inadequate because it is not testable. For a hypothesis to be considered scientifically valid, it must be possible to conduct experiments or observations that could potentially prove it wrong. The presence of a non-believer is a subjective condition that cannot be reliably measured or controlled, making the hypothesis untestable.

"ESP Cannot Be Demonstrated If a Non-Believer Is Present