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Meaning of Duhem-Quine problem | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The problem that it is impossible to experimentally test a scientific hypothesis in isolation, because every empirical test requires one or more background assumptions.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Duhon duhos Duhring's disease Dühring's rule duhunga DUI

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