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It is therefore generally considered that NC theory has been validated via the correct prediction of the bootstrap current. | It is therefore generally considered that NC theory has been validated via the correct prediction of the bootstrap current. | ||
Second, the number of experiments for which 'A implies B' holds can be increased. E.g., if a model (A) is found to describe the obervations (B) for a large number of significantly different cases (experimental situations), then the validity of the model is enhanced; although it can never be ''proven'' that the model will always work in this way. Its validity will always remain subject to further testing. | Second, the number of experiments for which 'A implies B' holds can be increased. E.g., if a model (A) is found to describe the obervations (B) for a large number of significantly different cases (experimental situations), without 'tweaking' parameters, then the validity of the model is enhanced; although it can never be ''proven'' that the model will always work in this way. Its validity will always remain subject to further testing. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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