@ Dr. Heinz Lycklama
Theory Criteria
nTo apply
scientific methodology, the theory must meet these criteria:
nMust
be falsifiable or verifiable
nMust
make quantifiable predictions
nExperimental
results must be repeatable
nMust be as simplistic as possible with no unnecessary components (Occam’s Razor)
nAdherence to
the methodology allows for self-correction
and increases confidence in the assumptions
made by scientific philosophy