Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a useful theory?
A) It organizes observations.
B) It cannot be refuted.
C) It implies predictions that anyone can use to check the theory or to derive practical applications.
D) It stimulates further research that may lead to a revised theory that better organizes and predicts.

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A theory must be refutable in order to be considered scientific. A theory that cannot be refuted is not testable or falsifiable, which goes against the principles of the scientific method.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of a Useful