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Good. The reason is explained by Yudkowsky:
and:
Probability theory has no separate category for 'prediction' and 'postdiction'.
But yes, you need to be making predictions and postdictions that actually follow from the math of your theory. Though, semitechnical theories can still build up a high enough score to beat out rival theories.