Economics · Research Methodology
A scientific hypothesis, such as the influence of increased carbon dioxide emissions since 1945 on global temperatures, is tested by:
- 1Agreeing with the majority view of experts, provided the majority is substantial
- 2Checking out what the majority of experts think
- 3Checking the predictions of the hypothesis against relevant data✓
- 4Considering whether the prediction accords with common sense
Correct answer
Checking the predictions of the hypothesis against relevant data
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