testable
/ˈtɛstəb(ə)l
/adjective
Able to be tested or tried: a testable hypothesis empirically testable predictions testable models...
- A truly scientific theory is expected to result in a testable set of predictions.
- A number of researchers are devising testable hypotheses about therapeutic approaches for specific syndromes.
- The relevance of IQ testing is easily testable.
Derivatives
testability
/ noun ...- You stated that testability is a criterion for true science.
- With respect to theories, the philosopher cited as criteria of acceptability predictive power and testability.
- Do you share such reservations about the testability of evolutionary theory?