Octavia's research yielded results that are consistent with a hypothesis derived from a developmental account of decision making.Which conclusion is CORRECT regarding the theory?
A)The theory is proven.
B)The theory is necessarily unfalsifiable.
C)The theory may be refuted by other investigators.
D)The theory is statistically significant.

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The fact that Octavia's research yielded consistent results with the hypothesis derived from a developmental account of decision making suggests that there is support for the theory. However, it does not necessarily prove the theory to be true, as other investigations may refute it. Therefore, C is the correct answer. B is incorrect, as the theory appears to be testable and falsifiable. D is also incorrect, as statistical significance pertains to the results of the research rather than the theory itself.

Octavia's Research Yielded Results That Are Consistent with a Hypothesis