Answer to Question #188549 in English for Meisie Dacket

Question

The criteria for a good theory include

Answer 1

The criteria for a good theory include

Below are features for a good theory:

1) Parsimony-A a good theory is concise and simple

2) Utility - A good theory must be usable and indicate the desired results.  

3) Logical Consistency- It refers to the ability to prove a uniform logical application. 

4) Test of time - A good theory must withstand test of time. 

5) Testability- A good theory must be testable or proven.

6) Heurism - A good theory must act as a tool for further discovery. 

7) Scope - A theory must be within a specified domain for instance crime, science, evolution, sports